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    Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of fluorometholone ophthalmic.

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    Condition: Inflammation of the Eye
    3/12/2018 11:53:35 PM

    Reviewer: Don, 75 or over on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    taking one drop 3 times a day for 3 months now, and still having problems. Doctor told me it was dry eye and inflammation, however I believe it's from a Lasik Surgery that was botched.

    Condition: Inflammation of the Eye
    8/2/2014 8:08:47 AM

    Reviewer: jayjay, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I have been treated for acute eye dryness for two years with no relief. My eyes hurt and were extremely light sensitive. Changed doctors and was prescribed this med and my eyes are 98% improved.

    Condition: Inflammation of the Eye
    6/21/2010 11:38:48 AM

    Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 2

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    My eye doctor instructed me to take FML 4 times a day for the 1st week, 3 times a day for the 2nd, and so on for a total 4 weeks. The eye drops cause a mild burning for about 3 seconds, but nothing severe. After about 5 minutes, I can taste the medication. The taste is disgusting. I dread taking each dose, due to nearly throwning up(due to the taste). I am contacting my doctor to see if there ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Inflammation of the Eye
    12/11/2009 11:32:05 PM

    Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    I am not finished taking this medicine yet but it causes a very strong metallic taste in your throat/mouth starting 5 minutes after you use it, continuing for 10 minutes after.

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