What Is Temporal Arteritis?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
10. What Is the Outlook for Temporal Arteritis?
When caught and treated early, the outlook for patients with temporal arteritis is excellent. Unfortunately, if you already have experienced impacts to vision due to the condition, there is currently no known way to reverse loss of eyesight. For that reason, it is highly recommended that you visit your doctor when symptoms first appear.
Most of the complications related to temporal arteritis don’t come from the condition itself but from the steroid drugs often used to treat the condition. If you’re concerned about how corticosteroids may affect you, talk to your doctor about alternative treatment options and if they will work for you.
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