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Can the use of Dexamytrex ointment on chalazion make cataracts worse?
Hello, I went to the ophthalmologist with a lump on the lower eyelid, she said that I had a chalazion and by the way a cataract in my left eye and prescribed dexamytrex ointment for the chalazion, the long-term use of which can lead to glaucoma and posterior subcapsular cataract, and besides, the pressure in the eye should be checked when using this drug... What to do
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Anna Olejnik Pharmacist, Editor
6 months ago
It would be wise to follow your doctor's directions. Only chronic use of Dexamytrex ointment can cause the development of glaucoma and cataracts. In this case, the ointment should not be used for a long time, if only because of the risk of developing gentamicin-resistant bacteria and the risk of secondary eye infection.
In addition, chalazion is not a dangerous disease and sometimes it goes away on its own. It is nothing more than a thickening on the eyelid associated with chronic inflammation of the Meibomian glands.
In addition to using ointments, warm compresses and eyelid massage can also help.
In the pharmacy, you can buy special wipes for washing the eyelid edges with a reusable compress attached, which is ideal for warm compresses with massage.
Here you can compare the prices of sample preparations and order them with home delivery or pick-up at the pharmacy:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/107112/blephaclean-chusteczki-do-higieny-powiek-chusteczki/apteki
Here you can check the availability of the medicine and book it at the pharmacy: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/23153/dexamytrex-masc-do-oczu/apteki
If you still have doubts, you can always consult another ophthalmologist.