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Ultraviolet Keratitis

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Ultraviolet Keratitis Home Care

Home care for ultraviolet keratitis includes:

Avoid exposure to bright light.
Wear sunglasses.
Take prescribed medications as directed.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain

Ibuprofen (Motrin)
Naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn)
Ketoprofen (Orudis)

Acetaminophen for pain

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Last Updated: Aug 15, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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