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ACULAR LS (ketorolac tromethamine) is an ophthalmic medication used after different types of eye surgery.ACULAR LS belongs to the medication class non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID). NSAIDs like ACULAR LS reduce pain, inflammation, swelling, and redness where they are applied. Ketorolac works by blocking the enzymes cyclooxygenase 1 and cyclooxygenase 2. Blocking these enzymes prevents cells of the immune system from activating. ACULAR LS is used after the following surgeries: cataract extraction, corneal refractive surgery, and cataract surgery. It can also be used to treat ocular itching that occurs with seasonal allergies.

Acular LS (ketorolac)

  • Instill one drop to the affected eye(s) four times daily or as directed by your doctor. Sometimes ACULAR LS is applied only twice daily. Do not touch the tip of the dropper directly onto the eye. Contact with the eye can cause contamination by viruses or bacteria, which can lead to eye infections. Remove contact lenses before applying and wait at least 10 minutes before putting them back in.
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