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Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - Pharmacology

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Side effects of topically applied steroids include all of the following except

raising of intraocular pressure.
potentiation of bacterial growth.
potentiation of viral growth.
astigmatism.

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Answer: D - astigmatism.

Side effects of topically applied steroids include raising of intraocular pressure, potentiation of bacterial growth, and potentiation of viral growth. In addition, topical steroids can also cause a delay in wound healing and, if used in conjunction with certain drugs, they can lead to vision loss.

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