Flarex (Fluorometholone Acetate): Uses, Side Effects & Interactions

Flarex (Fluorometholone Acetate): Uses, Side Effects & Interactions

Flarex utilizes fluorometholone acetate, a highly potent synthetic ophthalmic corticosteroid, to aggressively suppress localized inflammatory conditions of the conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the eye. The most prominent and dangerous side effect of this therapy is a severe, asymptomatic elevation in intraocular pressure, which can precipitate permanent structural optic nerve damage and steroid-induced glaucoma … Read more