Prolonged use of topical steroids causes
Prolonged usage of topical steroids causes open-angle glaucoma. Posterior subcapsular cataracts are induced by long-term systemic steroids. Patients develop open-angle glaucoma paicularly if predisposed. Precise mechanism is unknown but due to decreased aqueous outflow. Topical coicosteroids induce a rise in IOP faster than systemic steroids. Topical coicosteroids predispose to cataract, glaucoma and secondary surface infections. Ref Harrison 20th edition pg 1234
Open angle glaucoma
Uveitis
Macular edema
Conjunctival papillae
Autoimmune skin disorders