Eye pressure

[vsapey]

I am currently taking 25mg of prednisone having tapered from 50mg since September 16. High dose as suspected GCA. Had an eye Pressure test at the opticians, it was raised and the repeat was also raised. Could this be a GCA or steroid related or something else?

[HeronNS]

One of the possible side effects of prednisone is increased ocular pressure. If it becomes high enough you must be prescribed drops to prevent glaucoma-type damage. This pressure should go back to normal as your pred dose is reduced.

[vsapey]

Thank you for a reassuring reply.

[Ronnie101]

You might find this recent discussion interesting

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[Gillymar]

I have had glaucoma for some years now spotted by my very efficient optician. Received lazer treatment which helped bring the pressure down initially . Now on eye drops nightly and regular checkups at the hospital. Do not neglect eyes .. They are too precious.

[HeronNS in reply to Gillymar]

My husband has glaucoma (inherited, not med related) and the strange thing is a few months ago he discovered that a cataract operation seems to have permanently corrected the pressure to normal! He is seen by the specialist regularly and so far so good.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Pred can lead to raised eye pressures and it is something that should be checked for every year. They usually don't do anything until it gets to a certain level - and then they use drops the same as they do for glaucoma.