Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Acular (Ketorolac-opht).

Allergies: If you are allergic to acetylsalicylic acid (Asa) or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g., Ibuprofen, Naproxen) you may also be allergic to ketorolac eye drops. If you are allergic to these medications, talk to your doctor before using ketorolac eye drops.

Bleeding: If you are having surgery and bleed easily or are taking medications that prolong bleeding (e.g., Warfarin), discuss with your doctor how Acular (Ketorolac-opht) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Acular (Ketorolac-opht), and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Vision: Acular (Ketorolac-opht) can cause blurred or reduced vision. If you experience these symptoms, do not drive or operate machinery until these symptoms resolve. Although these symptoms usually improve over time, stop using the eye drops and contact your eye doctor if they persist.

Wound healing: Ketorolac eye drops may slow or delay the healing of wounds. You are at an increased risk if you have complicated eye surgeries, disorders of the cornea, Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, or several eye surgeries in a short time. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.

Pregnancy: Ketorolac eye drops are not recommended for use during pregnancy, labour, or delivery.

Breast-feeding: Acular (Ketorolac-opht) passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are using ketorolac eye drops it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.. Ketorolac eye drops are not recommended if you are breast-feeding. 

Children: The safety and effectiveness of using Acular (Ketorolac-opht) have not been established for children under the age of 18 years.