Scleral discoloration associated with long-term prednisone administration.
A case of scleral thinning and discoloration associated with long-term prednisone administration to a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus is reported. Other medications which can cause this discoloration were not found in the history. The clinician should be aware of this complication.
D000328:Adult; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011241:Prednisone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012590:Sclera
D011241:Prednisone