藥英文:Ophthalmic Medication Precautions眼科用藥注意事項 

◎文╱藥師藍偉玲

ophthalmic [ɑfˋθælmɪk] 
眼科的、眼睛的

eye redness 
眼睛充血

glaucoma [glɔˋkomə] 
青光眼

Ophthalmic corticosteroids ease inflammation symptoms, such as redness and irritation. Prolonged use of corticosteroids may raise eye pressure and lead to glaucoma.
眼用的皮質類固醇藥物能減少發炎的症狀，如眼睛充血、刺激與其他不適反應。長期使用皮質類固醇可能使眼壓升高而誘發青光眼。