loteprednol

Using steroid eye medications like loteprednol (Lotemax) for a long time can lead to high eye pressure (glaucoma) which can damage your eye nerves and affect your vision. Let your provider know right away if you notice any eye pain, discomfort, or change in vision that doesn't go away. If you are going to be using loteprednol (Lotemax) for a while, you should be following up with your provider to check the pressure in your eyes.

Steroid eye medications like loteprednol (Lotemax) can cause cataracts. Let your provider know right away if your vision gets worse or if you see glares or halos from lights at nighttime. It's okay to use this medication if you just had cataract(s) removed, but don't use it for longer than two weeks, and remember to follow-up with your provider regularly.

Since steroids slows the immune system, using loteprednol (Lotemax) raises your chance of getting a fungal or viral eye infection. Steroids can also affect the symptoms of the infection by making them better or worse. If your eye(s) feel worse while using loteprednol (Lotemax), or if your symptoms don't start to get better after a couple of days, talk to your provider right away. You will need to follow up with your provider if you finish your prescription of loteprednol (Lotemax) and feel like you need a refill.

Steroids eye drops like loteprednol (Lotemax) can make certain parts of your eye thinner. When the corneas or sclera (the white part of your eye) get too thin, they can tear and cause more serious damage. Your risk of these problems is higher if you already have thin corneas or sclera or if you are using this medication for a long time. If you recently had cataract surgery, using loteprednol (Lotemax) can slow down the healing process and raise your risk of getting blebs (fluid-filled blisters) in the eye. Call your provider right away if you experience eye pain or discomfort, if your eye is tearing up more than usual, or if your vision gets worse.