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Steroid Injection for Shoulder Pain and Glaucoma
Eye Conditions | Last Active: Jul 10, 2023 | Replies (6)Comment receiving replies
“Steroids are the main medicine that can raise eye pressure for patients with open-angle glaucoma,” Dr. McKinney says. Taking steroid drugs in any form – orally, topically, through an inhaler or IV – can worsen glaucoma for these patients.
Steroids applied closest to the eye carry the highest risk.
American Academy of Ophthalmology
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From what I have read, totally agree re steroids and some other meds (sulfa drugs?) raising eye pressure for different types of glaucoma (mine is narrow angles) but try telling that to a dr., nurse practitioner or pharmacist when they prescribe/provide eye pressure raising meds! Even Optometrsit gave me a steroid ointment for eyelids, and a dr a steroid cream for whole face saying don't get in eyes! Getting mixed messages!