These injections help to avoid the potential serious systemic side effects of large doses of oral cortisone. Other oral medications are being investigated to better understand their role in treating this disease. Aspirin may prove to be very helpful. In serious cases, complications may arise. Cataracts, glaucoma, and corneal changes are possible consequences of both the disease and the medication used to treat it.
Careful observation is needed in the resolving phase to monitor potential problems.
If the medicines are withdrawn too rapidly, recurrence is very possible.