<prompt> Topical glucocorticoids in eyes causes:GlaucomaOptic atrophyRetinal detachmentCorneal ulcer  <response>: Ans: A Glaucoma Ref: Parsons Diseases of the Eye Pg:358: Basok Diseases of the Eye 5th edition, pg no 50Explanation:STEROIDSSystemic and topical steroids - causes. Posterior subcapsular cataractTopical steroids - causes, Open angle glaucomaThere is no safe dosageWho is Steroid responder?After 6 weeks of topical steroids, if the IOP30mmHg - high responders22-30mmHg - moderate respondersNo change - non respondersStrong steroids dexamethasone. betamethasone, prednisolone - more potent in increasing the IOPFluoromethalone - lesser propensity to increase IOPDifluprednate - strong steroid but least potent to increase IOPOther Local Side Effects:Increased risk of super infectionDelayed wound healingCorneal meltingIndications of steroids in eye:Sterile ocular inflammationDisciform keratitisEpiscleritisScleritisUveitisOptic neuritisAllergic problemsPhlyctenVernal catarrahAllergic blepharoconjunctivitisPost operativeFollowing cataract surgeryKeratoplastyVitrectomyTrabeculectomy 