This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Ophthalmology
[{'content': 'Topical steroids can be used in -a) Herpetic keratitisb) Herpetic dendritic keratitisc) Disciform keratitisd) Anterior uveitise) Pars planitis \nSelect and explain. \nA. cde, B. acd, C. bde, D. ade', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Corticosteroids are contraindicated in herpetic dendritic keratitis.\nCorticosteroids are used in stromal keratitis (Disciform keratitis, diffuse stromal necrotic keratitis), anterior uveitis, and pars planitis.\n\nUses of corticosteroids for ocular indications \n\nTopical: - Uveitis (anterior uveitis, pars planitis), scleritis, allergic conjunctivitis (vernal catarrh and phlyctenular conjunctivitis), allergic keratitis, cystoid macular edema, stromal keratitis (diffuse stromal necrotic and disciform keratitis), and after intraocular surgery.\nSystemic:- Posterior uveitis, sympathetic ophthalmia, VKH, papillitis, retrobulber neuritis, AION, scleritis, orbital pseudotumours, orbital lymphangioma, corneal graft rejections, and malignant exophthalmos.', 'role': 'assistant'}]