JDD Podcast: Do the Eyes Have It? Corticosteroid Use and Stewardship in Ophthalmology

Do the Eyes Have It? Corticosteroid Use and Stewardship in Ophthalmology

Guest: Dr. Sumayya Ahmad

Steroids: beloved (maybe), feared (yup), and, when it comes to the eye, handled with just a little more… pressure (you’re welcome). In this episode of the JDD Podcast, Dr. Adam Friedman continues the Steroid Stewardship Series by stepping outside the skin and into the world of ophthalmology, where corticosteroids can quite literally make or break vision. Joined by Dr. Sumayya Ahmad, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and an expert in corneal and ocular surface disease, this conversation explores how steroids are used to preserve sight, the delicate balance between benefit and risk, and the complications every dermatologist should have on their radar. From steroid-induced glaucoma and cataract formation to the nuances of periocular prescribing, this episode highlights the critical overlap between dermatology and ophthalmology. It’s a bright yet practical discussion on what true cross specialty stewardship looks like, because inflammation doesn’t respect boundaries or mucosa, and neither should thoughtful and purposeful prescribing.