title: [Corticosteroids in ophthalmology].
abstract: Within ophthalmology there are many indications for the use of corticosteroids, but the decision to institute steroid therapy always requires careful considerations of the relative risks and benefits in each patient. This review considers the mechanisms of action, the ocular and non-ocular problems encountered when steroids are used, with practical suggestions to minimise their side effects and the therapeutic options for clinical use.
authors.affiliation: Clinica de Oftalmologie, Spitalul Clinic de Urgenţă Militar Central, Bucureşti.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Niţulescu
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones
vernacular_title: Corticoterapia în oftalmologie.