artificial tears + corticosteroid drops

This is a combination therapy consisting of artificial tears (lubricating eye drops) and corticosteroid eye drops. Artificial tears are over-the-counter or prescription lubricating solutions designed to mimic natural tears, providing moisture and relief from dry eye symptoms by maintaining the tear film on the ocular surface. They typically contain lubricants, electrolytes, oils, and sometimes preservatives[2]. Corticosteroid eye drops (such as prednisolone, loteprednol, dexamethasone) are prescription medications that reduce ocular inflammation by inhibiting inflammatory mediators in the eye[1][4][6]. This combination is used for managing moderate to severe dry eye disease or other inflammatory ocular conditions where both lubrication and anti-inflammatory action are needed. Artificial tears provide symptomatic relief while corticosteroids address underlying inflammation.