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
Which is the drug of choice for anterior uveitis? 
Select and explain. 
A. Oral steroids, B. Topical steroids, C. Topical antibiotics, D. Atropine
B: Topical steroids
Answer: B: Topical steroids 
Explanation: TREATMENT OF ACUTE UVEITIS : Drug of first choice: Steroids (topical, intravitreally, subconjuctivally or systemic if the there is no improvement on maximal topical steroids have been used or if the uveitis is severe). Use of atropine and other mydriatics: Most effective in acute stage because they: Give rest to eye by relieving the sphincter Prevents formation of synechiae and breaking old one's Reduces hyperemia and exudation Pilocarpine and other cholinergics and miotics are contrainidicated because they enhance the synechae formation. Beta blockers are used in hypeensive uveitis.