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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 362-366 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Mayo Clinic proceedings |
Volume | 74 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1999 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine