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Is fluorometholone or lotemax (loteprednol) better for prk-recovery (laser eye surgery)?

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Dr. Hussain Elhalis answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

The same: This has been studied and there is essentially no difference between the two drops for PRK recovery and outcomes. Good luck.

Answered 5/11/2014

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