Ilevro is a prescription medication used to relieve eye pain and swelling caused by cataract surgery. Ilevro belongs to a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which help to stop the release of substances that cause allergy symptoms and inflammation.
This medication comes in the form of eye drops. One drop of Ilevro should be applied to the affected eye(s) one time daily beginning 1 day prior to cataract surgery, continued on the day of surgery and through the first 2 weeks after surgery. Remove contact lenses before instilling Ilevro drops.
Common side effects include sticky sensation and decrease in the sharpness of vision.