Papers by Sulistyawati 'tyawati'
Topical ophthalmic steroids are categorized as synthetic glucocorticoids, meaning that they are m... more Topical ophthalmic steroids are categorized as synthetic glucocorticoids, meaning that they are manufactured to mimic the effects of their naturally-occurring counterpart known as cortisol. (Cortisol suppresses the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It also increases blood sugar through gluconeogenesis, and it aids in the metabolism of fat, protein and carbohydrate. The body increases secretion of cortisol, or -the stress hormone,‖ in response to physical and psychological stress.) Steroid medications have a wide range of effects in suppressing inflammatory activity, and their use can be critical to the restoration of a patient's well being. However, steroids are not without risk, as doctor and patient need to be acutely aware of steroid use as an etiology in glaucoma, cataracts and the potentiation of infection, especially in longer treatment periods. 1
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Papers by Sulistyawati 'tyawati'