<prompt> Which of the folloiwng topical steroid used in ophthalmology has the maximum potential to increase intraocular pressure ?HydrocoisonePrednisoloneDexamethasomeFluoromethalone  <response>: Ans. is c i.e., DexamethasomeThe IOP -elevating potential of steroids is as follows: dexamethasone prednisolone fluoromethalone hydrocoisone tetrahydrotriamcinalone medrysone after 6 weeks of dexamethasone therapy.42 have IOP 20 mmHg and 69o have IOP 31.The steroids with low IOP - elevating potential are fluorometholone FMI. rimexolone Vexol, and loteprednol Latemas, Mrex. 