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Fluorometholone vs. Pred Forte

Fluorometholone is a prescription steroid eye drop used to treat eye inflammation symptoms. It can be used for adults and children as young as 2 years old. The eye drops are available in two strengths. The 0.1% strength is known under the brand name FML and also has a generic version. But the 0.25% strength comes as only the brand name FML Forte. The medication is applied directly into the affected eye 2 to 4 times a day. Common side effects include blurry vision and a burning feeling in the eye.

• Eye inflammation

• Burning or stinging in the eye
• Eye irritation

• Risk of eye infection with long-term use
• Risk of eye problems, like higher eye pressure, with long-term use
• Slow healing of the eye after cataract surgery
• Avoid contact lenses

Prednisolone eye drops is a type of steroid eye drop. It helps treat eye inflammation in adults and children. The medication helps relieve symptoms like itchy eye, eye redness, and swelling in the eye. Prednisolone eye drops come as a generic as well as brand names like Pred Forte and Pred Mild. This eye drop is usually used in the affected eye(s) 2 to 4 times a day. Side effects can include temporary burning and stinging in the eye when you put the drops in.

• Eye inflammation

• Temporary burning or stinging in the eye
• Feeling like there's something in your eye

• Risk of eye infection when used for a long time
• Risk of eye problems when used for a long time
• Slow healing of the eye after cataract surgery
• Severe allergic reaction