Blepharitis, dryness and High IOP

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I'm suffering from blepharitis since last 2 years, in order to treat Blepharitis I was given steroids, which increased my IOP (it is >25) and now I am at risk of Glaucoma. Is there any way to cure both without any further side effects?

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Dr. Rohit Agarwal Ophthalmologist 8 yrs exp Kolkata Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rohit Agarwal

Ophthalmologist 8 yrs exp Kolkata

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You seem to be a steroid responsive. Blepharitis can be treated without steroids and to treat your glaucoma u need to be evaluated properly . Nevertheless first step in steroid induced glaucoma is to stop steroids.

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