What is FML prescribed for?

This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Fluorometholone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

Can FML cause glaucoma?

Prolonged use may cause the pressure inside your eye (intraocular pressure) to increase, which could lead to glaucoma, rare damage to the optic nerve, lack of clearness of vision, cataracts, delay in wound healing, or the development of an eye infection. The pressure in your eye will be regularly measured.

Are FML eye drops safe?

FML® eye drops help most people with inflammation of the eye, but it may have unwanted side effects in a few people. Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects. You may not experience any of them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to answer any questions you may have.

How do you stop FML eye drops?

The usual dosage of FML® eye drops is one to two drops in the affected eye(s) two to four times daily. During the first 24 to 48 hours, your doctor may advise to increase the dosage to 2 drops every hour. Do not stop using FML® eye drops even if you feel well unless instructed by your doctor.

Can fluorometholone increase eye pressure?

Eye effects: Using this drug long-term can raise your risk of increased pressure within your eyes. This can sometimes lead to glaucoma, cataracts, or vision problems. Your doctor may check your eye pressure while you take this drug.

What are the side effects of fluorometholone?

Side Effects

• Bigger, dilated, or enlarged pupils (black part of the eye)
• blurred vision or other change in vision.
• burning, dry, or itching eyes.
• decreased vision.
• delayed wound healing.
• discharge from eye.
• increased sensitivity of the eyes to light.
• nausea or vomiting.

Can FML eye drops make you feel sick?

Fluorometholone can cause a severe allergic reaction. Symptoms can include: redness and swelling of your eyelid. burning or itching of your eye.

Can fluorometholone cause dizziness?

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

Can FML eye drops cause high blood pressure?

Results. No statistically and clinically significant increase in blood pressure after the instillation of 10% Phenylephrine eye drops was seen in 87% of normotensive patients and 76% of hypertensive patients.