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EYE REDNESS L-PRED DROPS USAGE

2024-01-20 22:35:20
Hi Doctor, In september 2023 in my both eyes I was suffering from eye redness and   inflammation . Doctor advised L-PRED(Loteprednol Etabonate 0.5) eye drops for both eyes 1 month like 4 times a day for 1 week, then 3 times for 1 week then 2 times 1 week then 1 time for 1 week. I used the drops for 1 month and I stopped. Now in january 2024 from 1 week  in my left eye i feel irritation and redness doctor again advised for L-PRED(Loteprednol Etabonate 0.5) for 1 month same pattern 4, 3,2, 1 times for next 4 weeks. Today i went for check up my left eye pressure is 21 after using L-pred drops for 1 week 4 times a day. Shall i continue L-PRED drops for next 3 weeks as per course ? Or do i get any side effects? Does L-pred eye drops cause any serious condition to my eye? Please advise
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Steroid does cause increase in IOP.

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IOP of 21 is normal. Please consult treating ophthalmologist and repeat iop .

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IOP of 21 at your age is normal . Have you got your IOP done earlier ? What was your base line IOP.
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Repeat IOP at different point of day .

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Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns

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There are side effects. But lotopred is mild steroid.it is having less side effects. Pl Taper, if you have less side effects. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.

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Steroid eyedrops can cause raised pressure of eye Consult your treating ophthalmologist.

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If your symptoms are gone, Taper It fast Please consult with your treating doctor

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