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In this issue of the Journal, Cumming et al. report an association between the use of inhaled corticosteroids and the development of posterior subcapsular and nuclear cataracts.¹ Although this association was not unexpected — the use of systemic corticosteroids is a risk factor for cataracts — published surveys of smaller groups have not demonstrated a link between inhaled corticosteroids and cataracts. Barenholtz² recently concluded that corticosteroids administered by nasal inhalation have no effect on the risk of posterior subcapsular cataracts. Abuekteish et al.³ concluded that screening for cataract was unnecessary in children receiving inhaled corticosteroids alone. Using modern ophthalmologic techniques, . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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