What is fluorometholone?
fluorometholone is a type of steroid drugs used to treat different types of eye inflammation. This drug requires a prescription and is packed in the form of an eye drop that should be used exactly as prescribed. Possible side effects of fluorometholone include eye irritation, visual impairment or development of secondary infection. More serious potential complications include cataracts, glaucoma or pain behind the eye. Any specific questions about the correct use of fluorometholone in an individual situation should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist. Fluorometholone eye drops can sometimes be prescribed to reduce swelling and irritation caused by these problems. Oral or topical antibiotics may also be used in the case of infection. The instructions listed by the prescribing physician or on the packaging should be carefully monitored. Questions about the correct way of using eye drops can be directed to a pharmacist when the prescription is filled.
The side effects of fluorometholone are usually mild and temporary. A slight feeling of burning or sting can occur for a few seconds or minutes after applying eye drops, especially if an infection or an open wound is present. Increased sensitivity to light is a common side effect of this drug and some patients may notice an improvement in symptoms by wearing sunglasses both in the interior and outdoors. If these symptoms persist or become particularly annoying, the eye physician should be contacted for further evaluation.
serious side effects of fluorometholone are relatively unusual, but may include temporary or permanent loss of vision. Glaucoma is a health condition that causes the accumulation of fluid and pressure behind the eye and may develop as a result of the use of this drug. Cataracts cause the eye lens to become cloudy and can significantly disrupt vision. Sudden or severe pain behind one or both eyes could indicate the development of serious composLook and should be reported immediately by doctors.
When using fluorometholone, an allergic reaction may occasionally develop, although this medicine has been well tolerated in the past. Extreme eye pain, blistering skin or unusual outflow from the eye should lead immediate medical care. Chest pain, difficulty breathing or swelling of the tongue or neck may indicate the development of a potentially fatal type of allergic reactions known as anaphylaxis.