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  • Title: Indiscriminate use of corticosteroid-containing eyedrops.
    Author: Baratz KH, Hattenhauer MG.
    Journal: Mayo Clin Proc; 1999 Apr; 74(4):362-6. PubMed ID: 10221465.
    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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