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My chronic bilateral episcleritis is treated with local nsaid daily, in long term use, should i prefer a more effective 1% prednisone eye drops ?
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Options: Sometimes dmards and biologic therapy may help refractory cases.
Answered 2/11/2014
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No: Steroids are more likely to cause adverse long term side effects and should be avoided unless absolutely necessary.
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Long term NSAIDs: Are safer that long term steroids whenever possible.
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