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Cataract procedure after 3weeks of eye drops,all ok. but 3days after, redness appeared, he gave fluormesolone for another 3 wks .it was gone exceptnow?
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Inflamation: Sounds like you had inflammation of the eye, the FML (fluorometholone) drops are steroids to calm the inflammation. Sounds like you needed a bit longer than most to calm your eye. As long as you are seeing well, no pain or redness it is most likely fine!
Answered 2/9/2016
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