Steroid eye drops

[booktwo]

Do most people with glaucoma that have a cataract operation have their steroid eye drops tapered off after using them four times a day for two weeks.I am really worried as I have been told by the consultant not to do this to carry on four times a day for another two weeks . I would be very grateful to hear of other peoples experience as I have read so much about the pressure rising and tapering off the drops .Has anyone else been told not to do this.

[Stairs10]

Hi booktwo

It depends on the situation.

I haven't had a cataract op but am on steroid drops after a trabeculectomy. I was on steroid drops 8 times a day for about a month before they started to taper off.

The doctor will make decisions based on what's needed in your situation.

Hope the cataract op made things better for you.

[booktwo in reply to Stairs10]

Thank you so much for your reassuring reply

[balacakkhu]

Hello Booktwo, The dexamethasone (steroid) eye drops dosage is varied from consultant to consultant . e.g. 6 times a day for 1 week -> reduce 4 times a day for 2 weeks -> 2 times a day for 2 weeks etc. Some 4 times a day for 4 weeks etc. You do not need to worry about it. It depends on case by case. . Please follow your consultant's instructions. With best wishes.

[booktwo]

Thank you so much it seems that all these consultants have different views I always thought the drops should be tapered off but that doesn't always seem to be the case.

[Stairs10 in reply to booktwo]

when they decide it is time to take you off the steroid then you will probably be tapered off instead of just stopping.

[booktwo in reply to Stairs10]

Well I have been told four times a day for four weeks no tapering . It seem every one is told different things.

[Jonsglaucoma]

The great danger of cortisone is a sudden increase in intraocular pressure. This can be very dangerous and very difficult to treat. The sooner you get of steroid drops the better.

[booktwo in reply to Jonsglaucoma]

Yes this is what I understand from the research I have read I am concerned because my pressure went up after the cataract operation from 20to 34 only because I wasn't given the tablets to reduce the pressure ,and now they seem unconcerned about the steroids and have told me not to taper them. I asked for a pressure check and am having that tomorrow .Thank you for your reply

[Jennymary]

I'm a Steroid Responder, every time I have to use steroids my pressure soars, consequently I've never finished a course of steroids

[Stairs10 in reply to Jennymary]

hi

I'm also a steroid responder. this time strangely my pressures have stayed low. last time i was taken off them early but not this time. it is very odd.

[Engima]

Hi. When I had my cataract surgery, I used the steroid drops three times a day for about 3-4 weeks and then they were stopped. There was no tapering off. Best to go with your consultant's advice. x

[booktwo in reply to Engima]

It seems that people are told very different things by different consultants. Thanks for your reply

[CC08]

Hi, I had a cataract and Hydrus stent op last Monday and the steroid drops I’m on (Maxidex) I have been prescribed one drop four times per day for four weeks, best wishes on your recovery

[booktwo in reply to CC08]

Thank you I wish you a speedy recovery too.