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 Patients should work with their doctor or ophthalmologist to limit their use of substances which affect the proper functioning of the immune system. Patients' doctors who believe they need immunosuppressant eye drops to temorarily control inflammation may use the drugs while on the MP.  Patients should work with their doctor or ophthalmologist to limit their use of substances which affect the proper functioning of the immune system. Patients' doctors who believe they need immunosuppressant eye drops to temorarily control inflammation may use the drugs while on the MP. 
  
-Be advised that use of steroids delays resolution of original disease symptoms while on the MP, and can have serious side effects. These side effects include glaucoma,(({{pubmed>long:5953285}})) cataracts,(({{pubmed>long:16905028}})) ocular hypertension,(({{pubmed>long: 1559550}})) and [[antidepressants#side_effects_of_corticosteroid_therapy|various other side effects]].(({{pubmed>long:11820911}})) +Be advised that use of steroids delays resolution of original disease symptoms while on the MP, and can have serious side effects. These side effects include glaucoma,(({{pmid>long:5953285}})) cataracts,(({{pmid>long:16905028}})) ocular hypertension,(({{pmid>long: 1559550}})) and [[antidepressants#side_effects_of_corticosteroid_therapy|various other side effects]].(({{pmid>long:11820911}})) 
  
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 Although newer corticosteroids with lesser pressure elevating characteristics have been developed, corticosteroid-induced ocular hypertension and glaucoma continue to be significant risks of local and systemic administration. Although newer corticosteroids with lesser pressure elevating characteristics have been developed, corticosteroid-induced ocular hypertension and glaucoma continue to be significant risks of local and systemic administration.
  
-//**McGhee** et al.//(({{pubmed>long:11820911}})) </blockquote>+//**McGhee** et al.//(({{pmid>long:11820911}})) </blockquote>
  
 When possible, physicians should try weaning their patients from immunosuppressive eye drops. Try going down one drop a day. Regular use of olmesartan as per the MP guidelines can help a patient [[home:othertreatments:corticosteroids:weaningoffsteroids|wean from higher doses of prednisolone (Prednisone)]]. When possible, physicians should try weaning their patients from immunosuppressive eye drops. Try going down one drop a day. Regular use of olmesartan as per the MP guidelines can help a patient [[home:othertreatments:corticosteroids:weaningoffsteroids|wean from higher doses of prednisolone (Prednisone)]].
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-I use [[http://www.amazon.com/Allergan-Refresh-Lubricant-Ointment-Nighttime/dp/B0013NHRAY|Refresh PM gel]] by Allergan, a night-time product for soothing dry eyes. It is actually an ointment developed for dry eyes that bathes the eyes all night. It lasts much longer than the gel drops. Refresh PM causes blurry vision which is why it was developed for night time use.  Works great!+I use [[https://www.amazon.com/Allergan-Refresh-Lubricant-Ointment-Nighttime/dp/B0013NHRAY|Refresh PM gel]] by Allergan, a night-time product for soothing dry eyes. It is actually an ointment developed for dry eyes that bathes the eyes all night. It lasts much longer than the gel drops. Refresh PM causes blurry vision which is why it was developed for night time use.  Works great!
  
 //**DNStog**, MarshallProtocol.com// </blockquote> //**DNStog**, MarshallProtocol.com// </blockquote>
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