Astute and safe use of topical ocular corticosteroids in general practice : practical guidelines

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dc.contributor.authorJanse van Rensburg, E.
dc.contributor.authorMeyer, D.
dc.date.accessioned2013-08-21T08:14:06Z
dc.date.available2013-08-21T08:14:06Z
dc.date.issued2013-04
dc.descriptionThe original publication is available at http://www.cmej.org.za/index.php/cmejen_ZA
dc.description.abstractCorticosteroids 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 practiceen_ZA
dc.description.versionPublishers' Versionen_ZA
dc.format.extent3 p.
dc.identifier.citationJanse van Rensburg, E. & Meyer, D. 2013. Astute and safe use of topical ocular corticosteroids in general practice : practical guidelines. Continuing Medical Education, 31(4):127-129.en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn2078-5143 (online)
dc.identifier.issn0256-2170 (print)
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/85346
dc.language.isoen_ZAen_ZA
dc.publisherHealth and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG)en_ZA
dc.rights.holderAuthors retain copyrighten_ZA
dc.subjectAdrenocortical hormonesen_ZA
dc.titleAstute and safe use of topical ocular corticosteroids in general practice : practical guidelinesen_ZA
dc.typeArticleen_ZA
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