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Could i use lotemax (loteprednol) months after an ulceration has healed?

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Be careful: the use of steroid eye drops should only be done under very close supervision of an ophthalmologist.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/26/2017

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Nope: Never use Lotemax (loteprednol) unless ophthalmologist says so.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 6/27/2014

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