Best treatments for photophobia
4 products may treat photophobia, spanning FDA drug classes such as cyclooxygenase inhibitor, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The current highest-rated option is acular. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 4 drugs we list for photophobia, none are yet flagged as generics in our price data, spanning classes such as cyclooxygenase inhibitor, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for photophobia — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for photophobia: 1. Acular · 2. Acular Ls · 3. Ketorolac Tromethamine
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Prescription | Drops | Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | 72/100 | Prescription | Drops | Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug | No data | — | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug | No data | — | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Spray/Inhaler | Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug | No data | — | View → |
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Full ranking · 4 treatments
acular
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Acular (Ketorolac Tromethamine) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain, Photophobia.
Price varies
acular ls
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Acular Ls (Ketorolac Tromethamine) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain, Photophobia.
Price varies
ketorolac tromethamine
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Ketorolac Tromethamine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain, Photophobia.
Price varies
sprix
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Sprix (Ketorolac Tromethamine) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain, Photophobia.
Price varies
Frequently asked
- What treats photophobia?
- Our catalog lists 4 products that may treat photophobia, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is acular.
- What is the best-rated treatment for photophobia?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — acular ranks highest among the products we list for photophobia. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat photophobia?
- Treatments for photophobia span FDA drug classes including cyclooxygenase inhibitor, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.