Cataract development associated with long-term glucocorticoid therapy in Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients

ConclusionsIn patients undergoing GC therapy for DMD, the rate of cataract formation was slow and well tolerated, with a higher risk among deflazacort patients. The percentage of patients requiring cataract extraction or with elevated IOP was very small. These findings suggest that a schedule of annual eye examinations is appropriate.
Source: Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus - Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research