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Steroid-induced glaucoma is a kind of open-angle glaucoma that usually is associated with topical steroid use, which can develop with inhaled, oral, intravenous, periocular, or intravitreal steroid administration. Medications prescribed for a variety of systemic conditions such as depression, allergies, Parkinson's disease. That can produce pupillary dilation and precipitate an attack of acute angle-closure glaucoma in anatomically predisposed eyes that have narrow angles.¹

Fast Facts:

• --Risk of developing steroid-induced glaucoma is related to its potency and frequency of administration.¹
• --Treatment include discontinuing administration of steroids.²
• --Glaucoma is the third leading cause of blindness in the US.¹

Top Resources on Steroid-Induced Glaucoma

• eMedicine: Glaucoma, Drug-Induced - Introduction
• YourTotalHealth: Glaucoma From Steroid Drops
• American Medical Association: Preventing Steroid-Induced Glaucoma (July, 2005)
• PubMed: Diagnosis Of Steroid-Induced Glaucoma After Photorefractive Keratectomy | Steroid-Induced Glaucoma In An Infant
• Cipla Doc: Steroid Induced Glaucoma
• Wikipedia: Uses of Corticosteroids

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} eMedicine: Glaucoma, Drug-Induced - Introduction
2. ↑ YourTotalHealth: Glaucoma From Steroid Drops

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