Which of the following is NOT a major side effect associated with taking potent steroids?

• A. Increased IOP
• B. Hyphema
• C. PSC cataract formation
• D. Secondary infection

Answer: (B)

Potent corticosteroids have a few well-recognized ocular adverse effects to monitor. The two most classic long-term effects are increased intraocular pressure, which can lead to steroid-induced glaucoma, and posterior subcapsular cataract formation from prolonged exposure. They also raise the risk of infections because steroids suppress local immune responses. Hyphema, or bleeding into the anterior chamber, is not a typical major side effect of steroid use; it usually results from trauma, surgical complications, or vascular problems rather than the steroid itself. So the option describing hyphema isn’t aligned with the major steroid-related risks.