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Is there any role for topical corticosteroids in the treatment of photokeratitis?

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Ophthalmology · Alkek Eye Center
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Typically not, as this is not an inflammatory condition. The goal is to provide supportive care with aggressive lubrication and pain control with topical cycloplegics until epithelial regeneration occurs.

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Ophthalmology · Advanced Eye Centers Inc
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Can also add topical NSAIDs for comfort, but essentially 'drown' the eye with lubricants/emycin ointment and dilate for additional pain control.

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