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|q4=How would you treat the opthalmic lesions?
 
|q4=How would you treat the opthalmic lesions?
 
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*The ophthalmic lesions were treated alongside the intensive therapy and supportive
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*The ophthalmic lesions were treated alongside the intensive therapy and supportive care for the NMS.  
care for the NMS.  
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*Cold compresses (6 times daily) were used to decrease the eyelid and conjunctival oedema
*Cold compresses (6 times daily) were used to decrease the eyelid
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*Antibiotic/corticosteroid ophthalmic ointment smeared over the eyelid excoriation and placed in the conjunctival sac 4 times daily.
and conjunctival oedema
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*The acute traumatic uveitis was treated with 4 times daily 1% atropine ointment placed in the conjunctival sac and a low dose of NSAIDs given systemically.  
*Antibiotic/corticosteroid ophthalmic ointment
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smeared over the eyelid excoriation and placed in the conjunctival sac 4 times daily.
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*The acute traumatic uveitis was treated with 4 times daily 1% atropine ointment
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placed in the conjunctival sac and a low dose of NSAIDs given systemically.  
   
*Broadspectrum antibiotics were already being given as part of the supportive care.
 
*Broadspectrum antibiotics were already being given as part of the supportive care.
 
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