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What risk is associated with Maxitrol eye drops in people with thinning of the cornea or sclera?

Name: What risk is associated with Maxitrol eye drops in people with thinning of the cornea or sclera?
Published: 2026-11-08T14:19:24.549Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Maxitrol eye drops carry a risk of corneal or scleral perforation in people with diseases causing thinning of these tissues, as perforations have occurred with topical corticosteroids.

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Maxitrol Eye DropsNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 16Document updated 4 September 2025

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