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2018-01-30 14:51:11
I have recently checked my eye pressure which came at 24 and 22 , also my corneal thickness for both eyes is 604 and 580 miCron, I have got seasonal conjunctivitis in my eyes for which doctor has prescribed FML eye Drops . My concern is it going to increase my eye pressure more and do more damage then help.
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Fluromethalone can cause increased iop .i have  seen in many cases. Please withdraw it.and after some time again get your iop checked. If is still raised  then please consult a glaucoma specialist.

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Hello There are many issues here A.  Corneal thickness has an effect in intraocular pressure... More the thickness, less the actual pressure B.  FML eyedrop is fluorometholone which is a soft steroid... Though less but chances of increased pressure are there with FML

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