REVIEW ARTICLE

STEROID INDUCED GLAUCOMA: AN AVERTABLE IATROGENIC DISEASE

Choudhary, Dr Samiksha MS, Fellow (Glaucoma & IOL)^{1^,}
Sen, Dr Swarnali (MS, FSN)¹
Dhillon, Dr Jasleen (MS, DNB)¹
Sihota, Dr Ramanjit (MD, FRCS, FRCOphth)²

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Consultant Glaucoma Services, Shroff Eye Centre
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Professor and Head Glaucoma Services, Shroff Eye Centre

Corresponding authorDr. Samiksha Choudhary, Consultant - Glaucoma Services, Shroff Eye Centre Email - [email protected]

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Haryana Journal of Ophthalmology XVI(1):p 22-26, Jan-Apr 2024.

Steroid induced IOP elevation can occur at all age groups. 5-6% of normal patients show marked increase in IOP after steroid therapy. 30% of Glaucoma suspects and 90% POAG might have a steroid induced ocular hypertensive response. IOP can be increased by any exogenous routes of application of steroids. The pressure-inducing effect of steroids is directly proportional to anti-inflammatory potency, dosage of the drug used duration of use. Discontinuation of the steroid is the first line of management. The judicious use of steroids is advocated to make sure we find the best drug, the best concentration, the best frequency, the best route of delivery. Thus, steroid induced glaucoma is a preventable disease.

STEROID INDUCED GLAUCOMA: AN AVERTABLE IATROGENIC DISEASE

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