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Cornea and ocular surface · AB
Steroid eye drops
Pressure · cataract · infection
Last reviewed: 2026-10-06 · 潘家健醫生
Key points
Steroid eye drops are prescription medicines for clinician-diagnosed inflammation.
Long self-use can raise IOP, speed cataract and mask infection.
Do not reuse leftover “white-of-eye drops” or share them.
Worse red pain, vision drop or suspected infection on treatment: stop and seek care.
Steroid drops can raise eye pressure, speed cataract and worsen infection. They are not for unsupervised long-term use from a leftover bottle. A doctor must prescribe, taper and check pressure when needed.
When longer ocular-surface control is needed, a doctor may discuss steroid-sparing options (cyclosporine / tacrolimus) — see the dedicated steroid-sparing medicines page.
This is general medical information, not a diagnosis, and cannot replace an in-person consultation with a registered ophthalmologist, refraction, or a dilated fundus exam. It is not advice to use any medicine or undergo any procedure. Medicines (including off-label use), laser or surgery must be decided by a registered doctor after examination, according to indications and Hong Kong registration. Figures from the literature are published averages, not any clinic’s results. This site does not book, prescribe or refer. Do not change treatment on your own.
