“…However, due to the outbreak of CHIKV infection in Brazil, the therapy with corticosteroids, as a way to manage the sequelae caused by this infection, has become quite frequent, being often applied for a prolonged time or with higher doses than recommended. Thus, the ophthalmological side effects of this medication, such as increased intraocular pressure (IOP) and the risk of cataract, may be attentive, and it may even be necessary to perform phacoemulsification (PHACO) (17,18). Moreover, it is important to emphasize the importance of maintaining clinical follow-up, aiming at the complete resolution of the condition and prevention of complications, given the reports of worsening of the symptoms, which can complicate total or partial loss of vision, especially when the disease is associated with optic neuritis and neuroretinitis (19).…”