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A friend of mine is taking corticosteroids (in pill form) for what the doctor has told her is an ulcer of the cornea. I read on wikipedia that TOPICAL corticosteroids are strongly contra indicated for this condition. I just wanted to make sure... is taking them orally a good treatment option for this condition? I dont understand how topical administration would be all that different, but of course im no optometrist. Could someone explain? Thanks.

2007-10-13 18:20:22 · 2 answers · asked by delasoul1985 2 in Health Optical

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Depends on what caused the ulcer. If your friend has herpes simplex keratitis, then corticosteroids will worsen the condition. Make sure you friend saw an ophthalmologist (someone who went to medical school) rather than an optometrist (someone who prescribes glasses).

2007-10-13 22:42:05 · answer #1 · answered by jml3148 4 · 0 0

I'm not an opthomologist either, but I would think the same problems would apply with systemic steroids as with topical-they mask worsening symptoms, slow healing and decrease immunity to opportunistic infections whether used topically or orally. Maybe your friend should get a second opinion-but not stop taking the drug, it has to be weaned gradually.

2007-10-13 19:11:35 · answer #2 · answered by barbara 7 · 0 0

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