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Is there a replacement for betamethasone eyedrops after lasik eye surgery?
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Yes: There are other topical steroids which can be used. Check with your surgeon for possibilities.
Answered 10/7/2012
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Yes: Many different steroid drops can be used after lasik surgery. I currently use generic Prednisolone acetate 1% for my patients.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Yes: Prednisolone, flourometholone, loteprednol are just few other alternatives that many eyecare physicians may recommend.
Answered 11/6/2014
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