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I have been to several different doctors, to one of the best eye institutes in the country, tried every medicine imaginable for my eye which has constantly watered for the past 5 years. Doctors have been unable to diagnose the cause and have experimented with every type of medicine available. One week ago I returned to my local eye doctor because the problem had become worse to the point of infe...

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I suffer from chronic dry eye due to sjogren syndrome(I am not producing tears, my doctor gave this eye drops to use twice a day, the first treatment day my eyes got red swallow as hell and worst

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RedRubberBall | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/17/2017
Condition: Inflammation of the Eye Following Surgery
Overall rating 2.7
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Use: post-op care. Cataracts Taking w/ Tobramycin, Prolensa Side effects of meds: Eye spasms. Burning. Digestive upset/ Crohn's Disease aggravation requiring treatment. Dry mouth/nose. Severe daily headaches for duration of treatment. Dr. praised me for having least problems for that week, I'm sure due to appropriate post-op treatment with meds. Eye spasme/twitching has been ongoing for a month, even after discontinuation of meds. Hoping will continue to improve, but could be exacerbation of my dystonia, and could be permanent. Cataracts were functionally blinding me, so am glad for the surgery, but wish there were better options for my post-op care. Have a history of severe and disabling chronic Migraine and other severe headche disorders; Crohn's disease; lupus; Sjogren's disease; thyroid disease; hyperparathyroidism; dystonia; osteoporosis; avascular necrosis; other problems. Drops were difficult to take since I couldn't initially see to "aim" and have severe shoulder problems due to AVN. Drops were hard to coax from bottle, and I ran out due to missing my eyes on so many occasions. Headaches were nearly severe enough for emergency room visits, and was in constant and severe pain for the duration of treatment, however; headache pain resumed to normal within 36 hrs of the end of treatment. Digestive problems were fairly severe, and I was afraid I may have to stop treatment due to the danger to my gut, and endanger my eyesight. Was prescribed a special med to help with NSAID side effects and was able to continue treatment, although just barely. Given the option, I would do the surgery and take the meds, but I wish I would have been better prepared for the side effects of meds that seemed so friendly. I would purchase something to help me get the drops in my eye. Am a complicated patient with complicated history, but write this review in hopes my experience may be helpful to someone else with similar conditions, plan for their own journey to healing.Read More Read Less

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The Dude | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/29/2017
Condition: Inflammation of the Eye Following Surgery
Overall rating 5.0
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Dr. prescribed after corneal transplant. It seems to work without optical hypertension unlike prednisone It doesn't have a generic and a bit spendy. But a little goes a long ways.

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metoo | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/3/2016
Condition: Inflammation of the Eye
Overall rating 3.7
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Lotemax drops reduced my eye inflammation tremendously but after three months of continuous use caused bruising....you have to remember that it is a steroid even if it is low dose. I have had to discontinue using it.

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brig | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/3/2015
Condition: Inflammation of the Eye
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been battling dry eyes for over 15 years and this eye drop has been the most effective. Yes, it's a steroid, but it works! And I haven't had to use any other prescription drops nor OFC eye drops..Thank God..wish I would have known about this sooner :)

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Allie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/20/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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Following four eye surgeries (catarach and subsequent detatched retina) I have had what feels like ants crawling in my right eye, swollen, red eye lid and watery eye. I was perscsribed Lotemax, which worked almost immediately, but was told by my doctor that this med. was not for long term use as it may cause glaucoma.

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Jen H | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/7/2014
Condition: Allergic Conjunctivitis
Overall rating 5.0
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This was the 5th medication we tried and after only one dose my eyes felt 100% better I am using only one drop a day in the morning and my eyes are perfect, after 5 weeks of suffering horribly with swollen, red,sometimes goopy and running eyesm not to mention the outside of my eyelids being red and scaly, i am extremely happy!!

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shooter | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/18/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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Since they switched from suspension to gel, had extreme side effects. Severe shooting pain and blown blood vessels after using the gel formula for a month or so. Used the suspension formula for a couple of years and no side effects and that worked great! Price of the gel which only last 18 days is outrageous from the suspension.

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Safetydoc | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/6/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Used along with Prolensa and Besivance following cataract surgery and IOL implants. Worked well but thick and leaves a residue in the corners of the eye that can become dry and irritating. Surgeon stated to irrigate between times of drops with artificial tears if needed to wash out excess, being careful not to do so too close to application of the gel. Worked great for me. Right eye done three weeks ago shows close to 20/20 vision and hoping left eye done this week will do as well.

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Susan | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/16/2014
Condition: Inflammation of the Eye Following Surgery
Overall rating 2.7
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had cornea transplants in 2006 and 2012 and prescribed this med to prevent rejection and after being told prenisone raised my eye pressure. For the last several months I suffer from dry eyes, they burn and my eyes water continually, like I'm crying and the tears just run down my cheeks. really miserable. Nothing I can do to improve my quality of life

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felling unhappy,frustated | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/18/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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I suffer from chronic dry eye due to sjogren syndrome(I am not producing tears, my doctor gave this eye drops to use twice a day, the first treatment day my eyes got red swallow as hell and worst

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female |
11/1/2013
Condition: Allergic Conjunctivitis
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/18/2013
Condition: Inflammation of the Iris and Ciliary Body of the Eye
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been using Lotemax since November of 2012,4xday, Was using Durezel, but docters were concerned with the pressures rising in my eye. They said on Lotemax we wouldn't have to be concerned with that. I do get breif eye pain and headaches and about once a month my blood vessels break on the whites of the eye.

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dynasty | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
7/26/2013
Condition: Inflammation of the Eye
Overall rating 5.0
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Have chronic dry eye which has been heightened after lasic surgery 1 1/2 years ago. After using both systane ultra and freshkote eye drops for almost a year. I still experienced pain from dryness and extreme redness. My eye doctor prescribed Lotemax for the inflammation and I received immediate relief. I was told not to use this too much and instead use Lastacaft for the eye allergies that I also have. The Lastacaft was to replace the Lotemax in attending to the inflammation. I also was prescribed Restasis and have been using 2x daily for the last 8 months. I no longer have the sore eyes I once had but I still suffer from red eyes. Anti-redness drops can only be used once a day and only address the redness for a short time.Lastacaft addresses itchy eyes but not the redness. Nothing else addresses the redness like Lotemax. I feel attractive again, unlike the self conscious feeling I would have from looking at people with these red, tired looking eyes. I am going to talk to my doctor again about using Lotemax with more regularity. I am reading such mixed reviews from doctors who are for and against using Lotemax regularly. If I can use Restasis and Lotemax daily , the answer to both the dryness and the redness are answered.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/21/2013
Condition: Inflammation of the Iris and Ciliary Body of the Eye
Overall rating 3.0
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When I first started using Lotemax eye drops, four times per day, the results were immediate. Redness, watery eyes, dry eyes disappeared. Those good results lasted about a month. The eye drops seem to have a rebound effect. I am back to red watery eyes with a vengence. I am beginning to think there is no cure. Doctors?

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Chet | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/17/2013
Condition: Inflammation of the Eye
Overall rating 2.7
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Providers please price out meds dispensed to your patients. The 1/8 ounce oint of this drug is $202.49 cash price. Surely a generic corticosteroid would have been just as effective. The Health Care Field is out of touch!

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Ann | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/7/2013
Condition: Inflammation of the Eye
Overall rating 2.7
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My problem is ocular roseacea. Swollen, red eyelids. When I first put it on the eyelids, they hurt.

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/3/2013
Condition: Inflammation of the Eye Following Surgery
Overall rating 4.0
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Am using this medication to reduce pressure in the eye following cataract surgery. Have been using this about 3 days with no side effects. Hopefully this helps my condition. The price of the med is out of site. After my insurance paid a percentage I still had to pay out of pocket $180.00 for a 15 mil bottle that is about the size of your thumb. That's pretty steep for a senior citizen. Highway robbery I all it.

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ldq1997ce2ofa | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/24/2013
Condition: Inflammation of the Eye
Overall rating 1.7
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I have dry eye syndrome, and Lotemax made it worse. Maybe I am allergic to something in it. However, it definitely made my condition worse. I had been using Retaine MGD and got some relief from it, but when I started using Lotemax, the only way I could find relief was to close my eyes. I fear for my sight using this drug, so I stopped using it and returned to using Retaine MGD which is much, much better and does not seem to be harmful like Lotemax.

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Nathalie | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/16/2013
Condition: Inflammation of the Eye
Overall rating 4.7
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Aside from thanking God for the makers of this med I'm so thankful for my doctor for prescribing lotemax when I came in for persistently red eyes. I admitted to the doctor that I had been using Visine which worker initially but eventually stopped working. I've never been one to be self conscience about the way I look but when people keep asking if you're okay or keep telling you that your eyes are red you become just that self conscience. Despite the burning you feel upon distilling the medication into my eyes I'm so glad it took just this one med. The doctor gave me a sample of the 1ml bottle of lotemax and I'm so happy I saw on another post that this med costs $$$$.Read More Read Less

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GPC sufferer | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/2/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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I was prescribed Lotemax .5 to treat Giant Papillary Conjuntivitis (GPC). The dosage is 4x's daily for 5 days, then 2x's daily for 5 days. Yesterday 9/1/2012 was my first day using and only instilled 3x's since I filled the Rx in late afternoon. When I woke in the morning my left eyelid was swelled so bad and I am wondering if this is a sign that the meds are working? The left eyelid is the one suffering more severely with GPC, the right lid just had the normal puffiness that I've been experiencing, so I would expect that if I was allergic to this med, that both lids would have swelled the same. I've also been prescribed Patanol which was started on 8/27/2012 - instill 2x's daily and was told to continue with both meds to try and knock this out. I've instilled the Patanol to see if it would take the swelling down since it is an antihistimine-after about 20 mins it appears to have helped a bit. I am going to wait another hr or so to see if the swelling subsides before taking the Lotemax. My GPC was diagnosed on 8/27/12, however I suspect this started about 4 wks prior to that and was initially prescribed Vigamox to treat pink-eye. It wasn't until 8/27 that the Dr flipped my eyelid to discover GPC was present. My vision remains unaffected through all this, the eyelids are the main issue with swelling and itchiness. Discharge is minimal. I've discontinued using my contacts since 8/27. This is my first episode ever with GPC. I will update on my progress with Lotemax - however, so far, not impressed - I guess I was hoping for an overnight miracle instead of a left eyelid almost swelled shut. Read More Read Less

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