Can steroid eye drops cause weight gain?

I totally understand how worrying it is when you have to start any steroid treatment; the word 'steroid' itself sounds so scary. But please don't worry too much. Eye drops act locally in the eye, so the systemic absorption is minimal compared to tablets, meaning weight gain is highly unlikely.

Bhaiya, aankh ki dawai se sharir bhari nahi hota hai. Humne bhi motiyabind ke operation ke baad drop dala tha, koi vajan nahi badha. Aap bilkul nishchint hoke dawa daliye aur thik ho jaiye.

My eye pressure shot up when I was on steroid drops because I kept using them without a doctor's follow-up. While they don't usually cause weight gain, steroids can have other silent side effects. Please only use them under strict medical supervision.

While local eye drops rarely cause systemic side effects like weight gain, everyone's body absorbs medication differently. If you are experiencing sudden weight gain or swelling, please consult your ophthalmologist. They can check your eye pressure and adjust the prescription if needed.

I have been using these drops for two weeks and I feel like my face looks a bit puffy. Has anyone else felt bloated or noticed weight changes while using steroid eye drops? Or am I just overthinking this?

Haha, I wish I could blame my extra kilos on my eye drops! But honestly, eye drops won't give you the classic steroid cravings or water retention. If your weight is going up, maybe check if you are enjoying too many weekend biryanis like me!