Which one of the following drugs is contraindicated in treatment of dendritic corneal ulcer
Correct Answer: Dexamethasone
Description: Ans.(d) DexamethasoneRef: A.K. Khurana 6th ed. /108-109* Dendritic ulcer is an irregular linear branching ulcer with knobbed ends and reduced corneal sensations seen in epithelial keratitis* It is caused by herpes simplex infection.* Steroids cause progression of dendritic ulcer, into geographical ulcer so, they are contraindicated.* The treatment is done with 3% acyclovir ointment and mechanical debridement. Other antibiotics may be required if there is a secondary infection.
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