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Corneal opacity

2017-05-24 08:59:34
I have multiple corneal opacities due to viral punctate keratitis from last four months . I already used steroids and lubricant's but condition getting worst .... What do I do ? Tell me some more effective eye drops ..... Please
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Hello You may use cyclosporine eyedrop twice daily for 6 months along with lubricating eyedrop frequently You may also use soft steroid like fluorometholone in slow tapering doses under guidance of ophthalmologist

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