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After diagnosed conjunctivitis doctor gave me Gatiquin - p. After 21 days treatment situation is ok, but eye pressure increased. NCT 36, 37. So doctor stopped Gatiquin P. My question is how much time needed for IOP normal. Any further treatment needed for increased eye pressure?
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You seemed to have developed steroid-induced glaucoma, for this you may need anti-glaucoma medications initially till the effect subsided
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Please consult with glaucoma specialist with detailed history
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Dr. Azher Lodhi
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Some people are steroids responder..their eye pressure can get raise because of steroids.. after stop of steroids and control with antiglaucoma medicine . glaucoma can be managed.. follow up with local ophthalmologist as advised
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is best to consult ophthalmologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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