Age as a risk factor for steroid-induced ocular hypertension in the non-paediatric population.

Wungrak Choi Hyoung Won BaeEun Young ChoiMinha KimEun Woo KimChan Yun Kim Min KimGong Je Seong

Published in: The British journal of ophthalmology (2020)

The rate of adverse elevations in IOP after steroid use was significantly lower in older patients than in younger patients. Therefore, caution is required when prescribing steroids to younger patients (<51 years).

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
primary care
emergency department
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
intensive care unit
oxidative stress
adverse drug
high glucose
patient reported
stress induced
electronic health record