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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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What Causes Blurred Vision While Weaning Off Prednisone?

Hi My doctor has had me on 20mg Prednisone per day for six weeks now with minimal side effects so far. I have started to wean off today by 2.5mg as requested by the doctor. The last couple of days I have had noticibly sore eyes even a little blurry sight first couple of hours in the mornings. Is it something I should be concerned about. I had my cataracts done about 5 years ago. Thanks Ron
Tue, 1 Dec 2015
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Hi Ron,
Thank you for your query.
First of all, I would want to know the reason why you were taking prednisolone ??
If it was prescribed for controlling eye inflammation,called as Iritis/iridocyclitis, and you are complaining of redness and blurred vision, on weaning the dose, then perhaps the inflammation is recurring.
I advice you to followup with your doctor to readjust the dose.

All the very best health to you and your family !!!
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What Causes Blurred Vision While Weaning Off Prednisone?

Hi Ron, Thank you for your query. First of all, I would want to know the reason why you were taking prednisolone ?? If it was prescribed for controlling eye inflammation,called as Iritis/iridocyclitis, and you are complaining of redness and blurred vision, on weaning the dose, then perhaps the inflammation is recurring. I advice you to followup with your doctor to readjust the dose. All the very best health to you and your family !!!