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Loteprednol vs. Fluorometholone

Loteprednol (Lotemax) is a steroid eye medication that comes in many strengths and forms to treat various eye conditions including recent eye surgery, dry eye, inflammation, and seasonal allergies.

• Dry eye disease
• Eye inflammation conditions
• Inflammation and pain after eye surgery
• Eye inflammation due to seasonal allergies

• Blurry vision
• Burning after placing the drops into the eye
• Itching
• Feeling like there's something in your eye

• HIGH EYE PRESSURE (GLAUCOMA)
• CATARACTS
• NEW OR WORSENED INFECTION
• EYE INJURY OR DAMAGE
• CONTACT LENS USE

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