A patient is prescribed ophthalmic corticosteroids. What eye disorder may result from long-term use of ophthalmic corticosteroids?
A) Conjunctivitis
B) Hordeolum
C) Glaucoma
D) Blepharitis
C
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Long-term use of corticosteroid ophthalmic agents may result increased IOP, optic nerve damage, defects in visual acuity, and fields of vision, cataracts, and secondary ocular infections.
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