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Review
. 1999 Apr;74(4):362-6.
doi: 10.4065/74.4.362.

Indiscriminate use of corticosteroid-containing eyedrops

K H Baratz  1 , M G Hattenhauer
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Review

Indiscriminate use of corticosteroid-containing eyedrops

K H Baratz et al. Mayo Clin Proc. 1999 Apr.

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.

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