How Can A Chalazion In The Eye During Pregnancy Be Treated?
Question: Hello Doctor,
This is regarding Chalazion. My wife is having Chalazion in her left eye from past 4 Months and is left untreated due to pregnancy. We have shown it to the doctor and he mentioned that it can be left untreated till the delivery of baby in September. He mentioned that she can apply Hot Compress and apply a medicine - Maxitrol Category C Drug (Steroid) to it after consultation with her gynecologist.
Request for your advice on the next steps if it is safe to apply this medicine while pregnant as it is a Steroid.
Thanks & Regards,
XXXX
This is regarding Chalazion. My wife is having Chalazion in her left eye from past 4 Months and is left untreated due to pregnancy. We have shown it to the doctor and he mentioned that it can be left untreated till the delivery of baby in September. He mentioned that she can apply Hot Compress and apply a medicine - Maxitrol Category C Drug (Steroid) to it after consultation with her gynecologist.
Request for your advice on the next steps if it is safe to apply this medicine while pregnant as it is a Steroid.
Thanks & Regards,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
It's safe
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Mild steroid can be taken in pregnancy for a long duration without any adverse effects to the fetus or the mother.
Mild steroid which is applied topically whether on skin or in eye has even lesser absorption in the body and hence there are no chances of adverse effects on either mother or fetus.
Therefore there is nothing to worry and she can use it safely.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist
It's safe
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Mild steroid can be taken in pregnancy for a long duration without any adverse effects to the fetus or the mother.
Mild steroid which is applied topically whether on skin or in eye has even lesser absorption in the body and hence there are no chances of adverse effects on either mother or fetus.
Therefore there is nothing to worry and she can use it safely.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist
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