For anyone who is taking steroids of any kind, injections such s...

For anyone who is taking steroids of any kind, injections such s Kenalog apply, should be having their eye doctor monitor their eye pressure. About 8% of the population will have their eye pressure (IOP) go up. This is damaging to the optic nerve over time. In my opinion, ANY doctor giving these shots should be required by law to inform patients of this potentially harmful side effect. Because there are no visible effects with the vision until it is too late, no one has their pressure checked. I heard one study say that one out of 2 people will have this side effect with long term usage. Take it from someone who is a steroid responder.