What is "fluorometholone"

n. A corticosteroid, most often used after laser-based refractive surgery.

Fluorometholone is a corticosteroid, most often used after laser-based refractive surgery. It is marketed under the brand names FML ( Allergan) and Flarex ( Alcon).

Fluorometholone acetate ophthalmic suspension is indicated for use in the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the eye.