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Corticosteroid and high IOP
I have got loss of smell for about two months now. My ENT has prescribed me with omnascortil and fluticasone nasal spray. Both of which are corticosteroids. For about 5+10 days
On my last eye checkup in November last year I had high IOP of 26 in one eye and the funds showed cupping of 0.3mm While others reports were normal and hence the eye doctor told me to not to worry.
Is my IOP going to worsen after using these?
Will I get glaucoma?
What should I do?
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Some percentage of people are prone for increased IOP after taking steroids for 4 to 6 weeks ..more so, if you have a risk factor .
As long as you are seeing an eye doctor for check up, no need to worry.
Be under follow up.
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Dr. Neelima Y
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Steroid for 5-10days would not usually cause or lead to glaucoma. Few people may have higher IOP without the effect of glaucoma on optic nerve which is called Ocular Hypertension. Nothing to worry now just go for regular check ups like 6monthly once.
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