POSTERIOR subcapsular cataracts (PSC) are generally associated with exposure to toxic
agents, posterior intraocular disease, ionizing radiation, or blunt trauma. As a rule these …

A previous report by us 1 has detailed the occurrence of posterior subcapsular cataracts
(PSC) in 5 of 22 (23%) rheumatoid arthritis patients treated with 10-16 mg. of prednisone or …

A group of 56 patients who had received sustained, systemic corticosteroid therapy were
examined in order to determine the incidence of posterior subcapsular cataracts. Thirty-eight …

The association linking corticosteroid therapy with the development of posterior subcapsular
cataracts has been well documented. These drugs are widely used therapeutically …

• Posterior subcapsular (PSC) cataracts are a visually disabling form of cataract and account
for 40% of surgical cases. Although PSC opacities may occur following intraocular …

• While the cataractogenic effects of corticosteroids are beyond dispute, disagreement exists
concerning effects of total dose, intensity of dose, and duration of administration on cataract …

Methods Ocular examination included refraction to determine maximal visual acuity;
transillumination with ophthal-moscope and biomicroscopy with a modern slit-lamp were …

Prolonged use of glucocorticoids is a significant risk factor for the development of posterior
subcapsular cataract. This places restrictions on the use of glucocorticoids in the treatment …

Abstract Background: Posterior subcapsular cataracts (PSCs) have been reported to occur
in some asthmatic patients treated with inhaled steroids, Methods: We studied the …

• The distribution and prevalence of lens opacities were examined and compared among
three general population-based groups and a group that underwent cataract surgery. The …