Description:
Fluorometholone ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat eye swelling caused by infections, injury, surgery, or other conditions.
Side Effects:
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
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pain behind your eyes, sudden vision changes, severe headache;
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sudden eye irritation;
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blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights; or
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signs of new eye infection, such as swelling, draining, or crusting of your eyes.
Less serious side effects may include:
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increased sensitivity to light; or
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mild stinging, burning, itching, or irritation in your eyes.