Fluorometholone Ophthalmic Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 4, 2024.

Applies to fluorometholone ophthalmic: ophthalmic suspension.

Precautions

Your eye doctor will want to examine your eye(s) at regular visits to make sure the medicine is working properly and is not causing unwanted effects.

This medicine may increase the pressure inside your eye or cause other eye problems, including glaucoma or cataracts. Slow or delayed healing may also occur while you are using this medicine after cataract surgery. You will need to have regular eye exams with your doctor to check for these problems.

If you hurt your eye or develop an eye infection, talk with your doctor right away. You may need to change your medicine or stop using it.

If your symptoms do not improve within two days or if they becomes worse, check with your doctor.

Serious side effects

Along with its needed effects, fluorometholone ophthalmic may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking fluorometholone ophthalmic:

Other side effects

Some side effects of fluorometholone ophthalmic may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

For healthcare professionals

Applies to fluorometholone ophthalmic: compounding powder, ophthalmic ointment, ophthalmic suspension.

General adverse events

The most commonly reported side effect was increased intraocular pressure.^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

• Frequency not reported: Dysgeusia^[Ref]

Endocrine

• Rare (less than 0.1%): Systemic hypercorticoidism^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Frequency not reported: Rash^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

• Frequency not reported: Hypersensitivity^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Frequency not reported: Taste perversion^[Ref]

Ocular

• Common (1% to 10%): Increased intraocular pressure
• Very rare (less than 0.01%): Corneal calcification (in association with the use of phosphate containing eye drops in some patients with significantly damaged corneas)
• Frequency not reported: Eye irritation, conjunctival/ocular hyperemia, eye pain, visual disturbance, foreign body sensation in eyes, eyelid edema, blurred vision, eye discharge, eye pruritus, increased lacrimation, eye edema/eye swelling, mydriasis, cataract (including subcapsular), ulcerative keratitis, ocular infection (including bacterial, fungal, and viral infections), visual field defect, punctate keratitis, acute anterior uveitis, perforation of the globe, conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, loss of accommodation, ptosis, ocular irritation, blurry vision^[Ref]

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Further information

Fluorometholone ophthalmic side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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