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From a Common, Generic Drug to a COVID-19 “Major Breakthrough”

Dexamethasone

Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on June 18, 2020

Many common ocular conditions, including herpes zoster (shingles), eye inflammation of any cause, chemical injury or trauma, and allergies may be treated by an ophthalmologist with a steroid (or more properly “corticosteroid”) medication. Think ‘cortisone’ or related products like prednisone or dexamethasone. Our doctors prescribe these medications on a daily basis, most commonly for post-operative… Read More