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Topical steroids can be used in -a) Herpetic keratitisb) Herpetic dendritic keratitisc) Disciform keratitisd) Anterior uveitise) Pars planitis

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High-Yield Explanation
Corticosteroids are contraindicated in herpetic dendritic keratitis. Corticosteroids are used in stromal keratitis (Disciform keratitis, diffuse stromal necrotic keratitis), anterior uveitis, and pars planitis. Uses of corticosteroids for ocular indications Topical: - Uveitis (anterior uveitis, pars planitis), scleritis, allergic conjunctivitis (vernal catarrh and phlyctenular conjunctivitis), allergic keratitis, cystoid macular edema, stromal keratitis (diffuse stromal necrotic and disciform keratitis), and after intraocular surgery. Systemic:- Posterior uveitis, sympathetic ophthalmia, VKH, papillitis, retrobulber neuritis, AION, scleritis, orbital pseudotumours, orbital lymphangioma, corneal graft rejections, and malignant exophthalmos.

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