Ilevro Eye drops to relieve eye pain, irritation, and redness following cataract surgery. Ilevro Eye drops work by blocking certain natural substances (prostaglandins) in your body that cause pain and swelling.

Use Ilevro Eye Drops exactly as directed. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. 

Ilevro Eye Drops are usually started a day before cataract surgery and continued for two weeks afterward. To apply the eye drops:

• Wash your hands before using Ilevro Eye Drops.
• Shake the Ilevro Eye Drops well just before each use.
• Tilt your head slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye and squeeze a drop into this pocket. Close your eyes for 1 or 2 minutes.
• Please do not touch the tip of the eye dropper or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye, leading to serious vision problems.
• Do not use Ilevro Eye Drops for 14 days after surgery unless your doctor tells you to.

Before using Ilevro Eye Drops, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: asthma, bleeding problems, previous eye surgery, other eye problems, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and nasal polyps. Ilevro Eye Drops may contain inactive ingredients which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. If you are allergic to it, aspirin, other NSAIDs, or any other allergies.

Your vision may be temporarily unstable after applying Ilevro Eye Drops. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity requiring clear vision until you can safely perform such activities.

Ilevro Eye Drops common side effects may include:

• blurred or hazy vision;
• decreased vision;
• feeling like something is in your eye;
• sticky feeling in the eye; or
• increased pressure inside the eye.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

These are not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur. 

Can you use Ilevro Eye Drops while wearing contacts?

Please do not use Ilevro Eye Drops while wearing soft contact lenses. A preservative in Ilevro Eye Drops could permanently stain the lenses. Use Ilevro Eye Drops for at least 15 minutes before inserting your contact lenses.

Can you drive while on Ilevro Eye Drops?

You may experience visual disturbances like blurred vision and the inability to recognize objects properly. Therefore, you should avoid driving until your vision is clear.

What side effects can Ilevro Eye Drops cause?

Itching of the eyes, blurred vision, irritation in the eyes and discomfort may occur.