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Fluorometholone eye drops

2020-04-29 04:29:53
I am using Fluorometholone eye drops in left eye since 2.5 months along with lubricant drop because doctor suggested to me.I have scratch line on corneal stroma.It is safe to use fluorometholone eye drop in long term.
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Though the company advocates that it is fit for long term use But In many of my patients i have noticed rise of iop,few as young as 18 or 20 yrs. So I won't advice you to use it for a longer time.

Answered2020-04-29 05:17:35

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There are only few reason for long term use of Fluromethonolon eye drops .in a low tapering dose ,so need to know the cause of if ,and regular check up of IOP is necessary for this also ,please consult with eye photography and prescription and review properly .Over use of steroid may be harmful .
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Review and IOP CHECK UP

Answered2020-04-29 05:03:26

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When was your last in person visit to an ophthalmologist? Were you using the drug in tapering ( reducing dosage) as suggested by an doctor? You eyes need to be seen ,then only i can comment further. Florometholone is a Mild( low strength) steroid eye drop . Long term steroid usage has its own complications.

Answered2020-04-29 04:44:57

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long term usage of steroidal eyedrop is not safe unless warranted by specific conditions confirmed by your eye specialist.
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you should revisit your prescribing eye doctor and ask them to tell you weather your eye condition needs its continuation or not
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many NON STEROIDAL eye preparations are there too in the market which are safer to be used over a longer period of time

Answered2020-04-29 08:24:16

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It's not safe to use that for long term unless it is essential  .

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