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A member asked:

I have viral conjunctivitis and i am 34 weeks pregnant. my doctor prescribed fml (fluorometholone) drops, is it safe for me to use? thank you.

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Safe but: Not needed for viral conjunctivitis. Steroid drops, like this, may prolong the infection. No treatment is needed. It will get better in a week or less.

Dr Fishburn and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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