Fluorometholone (FML) Pros and Cons
- Fluorometholone provides relief from inflammatory symptoms such as swelling and redness.
- It is available in both ophthalmic suspension (eye drop) and ointment form.
- There is a lower-cost generic for the ophthalmic suspension.
- You need to apply fluorometholone 2-4 times a day.
- The safety and efficacy of this medicine have not been studied in children younger than 2 years of age.
- Fluorometholone application can cause untoward effects including temporary eye irritation (stinging and burning) and blurry vision.
- You need to take out contact lenses before using this medicine.
- You must have intraocular pressure routinely monitored with long-term use.
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