Steroid Risks

[nick]

Hello all,

I've heard a few different things about steriods, and I figured this would be a good place to go for answers.

Is the only way in which steriods increase glaucoma and cataract risk through increasing intra-occular pressure? Or are there other channels?

Put differently, if I get my pressure checked regularly and it's consistently normal, is there any reason to be concerned about steroid use?

Thanks!

Nick

[ronny]

prolonged steroid use, of any kind is never a great idea, but as long as you are getting your pressure checked regularly, you should be fine.