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What are steroid eye drops used for?

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Anti-inflammatory: Steroid eyedrops are a mainstay of eye therapy. Without them corneal transplants would be difficult. They treat a variety of inflammations of the eye surface like allergies, certain types of trauma, various degenerative diseases and internal inflammations such as uveitis. They come in various strengths and some are mixed with antibiotics. There usefulness is beyond question.

Answered 12/9/2015

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Dr. Amy Lin answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Many reasons: Steroid eye drops are a common medication used to decrease inflammation. It is used routinely after most eye surgeries. It commonly used in a variety of inflammatory eye conditions.

Answered 4/4/2016

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