The present invention provides an ophthalmic solution comprising therapeutically effective concentration of difluprednate, a crystal growth inhibitor and pharmaceutically acceptable amounts of a solubilizer comprising a mixture of quaternary ammonium compound and polyethoxylated castor oil, in an aqueous vehicle. The present invention further provides a method of enhancing the ocular bioavailability of difluprednate, said method comprising instilling an ophthalmic solution comprising therapeutically effective concentration of difluprednate, a crystal growth inhibitor and pharmaceutically acceptable amounts of a solubilizer comprising a mixture of quaternary ammonium compound and polyethoxylated castor oil, in an aqueous vehicle.
