use of topical corticosteroids and non steroids in stromal herpes simplex keratitis in conjunction with antiviral drugs

ABSTRACT

Thirty eyes with stromal herpes simplex keratitis were studied to assess the efficacy of topical corticosteroids and non steroidal anti-inflammatory eye drops in conjunction with antiviral therapy. It was found that topical indomethacin offers the clinician a first therapeutic alternative to steroids when steroids are contraincated