Catarracts

[bakingD]

Hi lovely people

My question is if Pred contributes to cataract formation, if you get surgery done would that mean the Pred would not affect your eyes again?

I have been in higher doses of Pred 10 mg for 2 weeks for a flare, now back stable at 5 mg but my eyesight is v blurry has gradually got worse over the past few weeks

Thanks for any advice

[piglette]

Have you been to have your eyes checked recently?

[bakingD in reply to piglette]

Got an appointment next week thanks

[piglette in reply to bakingD]

Great news.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Once a cataract has been removed and the lens replaced with an artificial lens, no further cataract can form. What CAN happen is that cells multiply and form an opaque film over the surface of the lens - and it is removed by laser treatment. It can happen whether you are on pred or not and is very common

gulfcoasteyecare.com/catara....

[bakingD in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks for that info very reassuring 😀

[Nextoneplease]

Interesting. Thank you Dad2Cue 😊 I hadn’t absorbed that pred could contribute to glaucoma. I am already at higher risk due to family history and have regular checks - but even so, it’s a reminder never to miss one x

[Nextoneplease]

I use a dry eye spray that I find very effective- I thought it was just for comfort though. Does it help prevent raised eye pressures???

[Nextoneplease]

Thanks again Dad2Cue. I have to say that NK doesn’t sound too pleasant 😳xx

[Nextoneplease]

Wow, pleased it worked out in the end 😊although from memory, I think you have to closely monitor your eyes x

[Nextoneplease]

Oh joy! All the best x

[herdysheep]

Dry eye can cause blurry vision too. Could be pred/pmr related, but any sight problems should always be checked. I have had cataract surgery on both eyes but still get blurry vision from time to time, especially when very tired.

[Daffodilia]

I have heard it does but optician can tell you if the cataracts are caused by steroids. I had both done when on pred and all ok - mine weren’t caused by the tablets.

[bakingD in reply to Daffodilia]

Thanks v much will get checked out!

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Daffodilia]

There are 2 types or positions of cataract and one of them is purely due to steroids. However, if you are developing cataracts anyway, pred is likely to speed up the process.

[bakingD in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks for the info very useful to know pre my eye appointment everyone is so helpful on this forum😀

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to bakingD]

We try

[Carriemetz in reply to PMRpro]

Aha! This is why the optician was able to say one of my cataracts (the larger) was due to pred then and the other not! I did wonder 🤣 Thanks Pro

[Bfp1]

Hi - am on pred at 4.5 now but been much higher. Was told steroids made the cataracts grow more quickly. So I had both cataracts done together- amazing. Distance sight put right also. Was told by surgeon they won’t come back. If they do- find the surgeon and go again. I was definitely told they wouldn’t. Good luck - I asked for a GA which I got. Warmest wishes B

[Flivoless]

I can echo the eye pressure problem. Mine went through the roof within 6 months of starting Pred. Prescribed Timolol 0.25% which I still use now.