The patient has just been diagnosed with psoriasis and has lesions around the right eye
What would be an important factor for you to teach this patient about the use of topical corticosteroid preparations repeatedly on the face and around the eyes?
A) Cataract development is possible
B) Retinal detachment is possible
C) Corneal lesions are possible
D) Blindness is possible
Ans: A
Feedback: Patients using topical corticosteroid preparations repeatedly on the face and around the eyes should be aware that cataract development is possible. Options B, C, and D are incorrect.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).