Glaucoma and oral corticosteroids.
(1) A case-control survey of patients over 65 taking oral steroids has shown a small rise in the risk of elevated intraocular pressure and glaucoma. (2) It seems advisable to monitor intraocular pressure in such patients, especially if they have a family history or other risk factors.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000368:Aged; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure / Q000187:drug effects*; D012307:Risk Factors
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones