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The hazards of ocular self medication
OA Daowdu
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, NIB: Also Visiting Consultant, Dept. of Ophthalmology, Otibhor Okhae, Nigeria
Correspondence Address:
O A Daowdu
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, NIB: Also Visiting Consultant, Dept. of Ophthalmology, Otibhor Okhae
Nigeria
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Three patients seen at the Otibhor Okhae' Teaching Hospital, Irrua in February and March; 1999 are presented. Each of them developed complications following prolonged self medications with steroid eye drops which were initially prescribed either by an Ophthalmologist or an Optician. Ways of minimizing this unwholesome practice, and its ensuing consequences are discussed. |
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