Indiscriminate use of corticosteroid-containing eyedrops.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Ocular complications may occur with the use of corticosteroid-containing eyedrops. We describe two cases of corticosteroid-induced glaucoma and one case of corticosteroid-associated fungal keratitis. Corticosteroid-containing eyedrops should be avoided unless the practitioner is knowledgeable about tonometry, slit-lamp examination techniques, and ocular differential diagnosis and treatment. Alternative pharmacologic approaches to topical administration of corticosteroid-containing eyedrops are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents
- Conjunctivitis
- Dexamethasone
- Glaucoma
- Keratitis
- Mycoses