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Use of such over-the-counter drugs without proper knowledge may be a convenient or cheaper alternative in some scenarios but can have serious implications. With this case series, we intend to highlight one of the risks associated with inappropriate steroid use. We describe the case of three patients who presented with\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Fusarium<\/jats:italic>\n                    keratitis after an episode of conjunctivitis and prolonged use of steroids. All three patients had varying outcomes, ranging from successful medical management to the needing a therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty. This study underscores the critical need for judicious prescription practices. 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