Loteprednol Etabonate 0.5 % Eye Drops,Suspension Ophthalmic Steroids Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Swelling Of The White Portion Of The Eye Called Chemosis

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
  • An Increased Amount Of Blood In The Lining Of The Eye Called Conjunctival Hyperemia
  • Anterior Chamber Inflammation Of Eye
  • Blurred Vision
  • Dry Eye
  • Excessive Watery Eyes
  • Eye Itching
  • Eye Pain
  • Fluid Accumulation In Cornea Of The Eye Causing Swelling
  • Headache
  • Red Eyes
  • Throat Irritation
  • Visual Sensitivity To Light

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Combined Inflammation Of Cornea And Conjunctiva Of Eye
  • Inflammation Of The Uvea Of The Eye

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Discharge From The Eye
  • Eye Irritation
  • Increased Pressure In The Eye
  • Pink Eye
  • Redness Of The Eyelid

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Bacterial Infection Of The Eye
  • A Fungal Infection In The Eye
  • A Puncture Of The Eye
  • A Viral Infection Of The Eye
  • An Eye Infection
  • Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
  • Glaucoma, An Increased Pressure In The Eye
  • Impaired Wound Healing
  • The Formation Of A Cloudy Scar Behind An Eye Lens Implant

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling That Something Is In The Eye

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