Glucocorticoid as adjunctive drug before and after the surgery for retinal detachment associated with choroidal detachment. It has obvious effects in controlling inflammation and improving choroidal detachment, which creates favorable conditions for the operation. However, the ophthalmologists have different opinions on the effects of postoperative retinal reattachment rate and improvement of visual function. There has been controversy about whether to use hormones before surgery, the time of use and the way they are used. This article will review the relevant knowledge. In order to provide a more accurate and feasible reference for clinical treatment.