The patient depicted in the photograph below would be best treated with:

The patient depicted in the photograph below would be best treated with:
  1. Acetylcysteine 10% drops
  2. Prednisolone drops
  3. Sodium cromolyn drops
  4. Olopatadine drops

Correct Answer: Acetylcysteine 10% drops

The patient in the photograph has filamentary keratitis. Along with elimination of the underlying condition and removing the filaments with jeweler’s forceps, acetylcysteine 10% drops are beneficial and act as a mucolytic agent to alleviate symptoms.

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