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Steroid eye drops may cause glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye) or posterior subcapsular cataracts (a rare type of cataract) if used too long. Slow or delayed healing may also occur while you are using this medicine after cataract surgery.
The most common side effects of prednisolone eye drops, such as burning and stinging in your eyes, are mild. And they may go away within minutes.
Prednisolone (Ophthalmic Route) Proper Use. Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex ®. Use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.
Steroid eye drops may cause glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye) or posterior subcapsular cataracts (a rare type of cataract) if used too long. Slow or delayed healing may also occur while you are using this medicine after cataract surgery.
Prednisolone may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights; small white or yellow patches on the surface of your eye; pain behind your eyes; or. signs of eye infection--swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting or drainage.
What is this medication? PREDNISOLONE (pred NISS oh lone) treats eye swelling, redness, or itching caused by infections, injury, or other conditions. It works by decreasing inflammation in the eye. It belongs to a group of medications called steroids.
Learn about the side effects of prednisolone ophthalmic, from common to rare, for consumers and healthcare professionals.