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whats the difference between prednisolone acetate usp and fluorometholone usp-

switched from prednisolone to flourometholone  becasue pressures were too high with the prednisolone- no red irratated eyes  so working just curious
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177275 tn?1511755244
That is an extremely good response to FML
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Thanks the IOP has been  17-19  since switching to FML and were 29-30  with the Pred.  have to recheck  Doc didnt think would be that great a difference but looking good so far .
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177275 tn?1511755244
Both are steroids. FML was designed to be less likely to elevate intraocular pressure (IOP). If steroids make IOP go up the person is called a "steroid responder".

JCH MD
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