Hypersensitivity to fluorometholone or to other corticosteroids. Viral diseases of the cornea & conjunctiva, including epithelial herpes simplex keratitis, vaccinia, & varicella, & mycobacterial infection of the eye & fungal diseases of ocular structures.
Glaucoma w/ damage to the optic nerve, defects in visual acuity & fields of vision, & posterior subcapsular cataract formation; suppressed immune response & increased hazard of secondary ocular infections in prolonged use. Corneal & scleral thinning w/c may lead to perforation. May mask or enhance untreated acute purulent infections of the eye. Monitor IOP if used for ≥10 days. Glaucoma. May delay healing & increase incidence of bleb formation after cataract surgery. Reevaluate patient if signs & symptoms fail to improve after 2 days. Fungal infection of the cornea may develop w/ long term use; suspect fungal invasion in any persistent corneal ulceration. Discontinue use if inflammation or pain persists longer than 48 hr, or becomes aggravated. Do not let the bottle tip to touch the eyelids or any surface to avoid contamination. May spread infection if used by >1 person. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <2 yr.
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