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Eye redness

2021-06-12 05:33:09
Consulted paediatric ophthalmologist for my 3.4 yrs old daughter for eye redness. He suggested Lotepred LS eye drops for 1 month. But I read that this is should not be used for age below 18 yrs. Please suggest whether to use this or not.
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Can be used in more than one year old patient. It is a mild steroid  or we call soft steroid without much side affects. Can be used to bring down redness and itching . It should be not be used for more than a month. If symptoms persist when drop is stopped , your daughter might need non steroidal drops or ointment for long term.
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