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.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Administration, Topical
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / adverse effects*
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Conjunctivitis / etiology*
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Dexamethasone / administration & dosage
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Dexamethasone / adverse effects*
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Female
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Fusarium / isolation & purification
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Glaucoma / chemically induced*
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Glucocorticoids
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Humans
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Keratitis / etiology*
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Keratitis / microbiology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Mycoses / etiology*
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Mycoses / microbiology
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Ophthalmic Solutions / adverse effects
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Glucocorticoids
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Ophthalmic Solutions
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Dexamethasone