(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2013-04) Janse van Rensburg, E.; Meyer, D.
Corticosteroids are the most effective way
to treat ocular inflammation. They relieve
symptoms rapidly and often prevent
permanent damage. These medications,
however, must be used with caution, as use
of steroid-containing topical drops can lead
to serious side-effects. In situations where resources are limited it is often difficult to
decide if steroids can be given safely. The
purpose of this article is to briefly review the
most important features of topical steroids
and provide a practical and safe guideline
for their use in general practice