Steroid-induced Glaucoma: An Avoidable Irreversible Blindness
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Steroid-induced Glaucoma: An Avoidable Irreversible Blindness
Steroids are a group of anti-inflammatory drugs, commonly used to treat ocular and systemic conditions. Unmonitored use of steroids especially in eye drop formulations is common in situations when it is easily available over-the-counter, resulting in undesirable side effects. Among the ocular side effects, cataract and glaucoma are common. Steroid-induced ocular hypertension was reported in 195...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0974-0333,0975-1947
DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10028-1226