<p>Rimexolone 1% (rimexolone ophthalmic suspension) is contraindicated in epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia,&nbsp;varicella, and most other viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva; mycobacterial infection of the eye;&nbsp;fungal&nbsp;diseases of the eye; acute purulent untreated infections which, like other diseases caused by microorganisms, may be masked or enhanced by the presence of the&nbsp;steroid; and in those persons with hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation.</p>