Miscellaneous Ophthal

Side effects of steroids in eyes

1. Posterior Subcapsular Cataract (PSC):

2. Elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP) and Steroid-Induced Glaucoma

3. Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSCR)

4. Delayed Corneal Wound Healing

5. Ocular Infections

6. Myopathy of Extraocular Muscles

7. Optic Neuropathy

8. Exophthalmos or Proptosis

9. Other Rare Effects:
• Uveitis-like syndrome:
• Paradoxical inflammation from intravitreal steroid implants.
• Scleral thinning
• Conjunctival irritation

Miscellaneous Ophthal