Are diclofenac sodium eye drops suitable for long-term use?

Diclofenac sodium eye drops are not suitable for long-term use. Diclofenac sodium eye drops belong to the ophthalmology commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs eye drops, can reduce the symptoms of eye congestion, eliminate conjunctival edema, etc., commonly used in ophthalmology of various inflammatory diseases of the adjuvant treatment, such as conjunctivitis, keratitis, iridocyclitis, and so on. It is also used for post-surgical treatment, which can speed up the recovery time. However, diclofenac sodium eye drops are not suitable for long-term use, because the drug has a relatively obvious irritation, long-term use may aggravate dry eye, resulting in corneal epithelial damage and so on. Therefore, patients must use diclofenac sodium eye drops reasonably under the guidance of the doctor.