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IOP and use of steroids during surgery

2025-08-15 10:37:56
I m going for beard transplant, i have Open angle glaucoma with iop stays around 17-18 after drop travatan once daily night, I get to know during the surgery they use steroid for lessen the inflammation, But steroids cause iop spike , is this safe to go for the surgery,? What to do any other alternative of steroids during the surgery?
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Discuss with transplant surgeon that prolonged steroid use is not feasible for you and to consider for steroid alternative.

Answered2025-08-18 10:33:48

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You should discuss this with the transplant surgeon. Prolonged steroid usage can worsen your glaucoma

Answered2025-08-18 10:24:54

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Yes steroids can cause the iop spikes but if you used that for long time.. ideally no surgeon will prescribe you the steroids for long time..
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Monitor IOP weekly after surgery
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Continue the antiglaucoma eye drop as per advised

Answered2025-08-20 15:20:15

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Pl follow the advise of treating doctor. Pl regularly monitor the iop.

Answered2025-08-20 06:20:39

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