What Is the Purpose of Pred Forte Eye Drops?

Pred Forte is the brand name for the drug prednisolone acetate. It is used to treat inflammatory symptoms of the eye, such as swelling, redness and irritation.

Class of Medication

• Pred Forte is a steroid available by prescription. It comes in the form of eye drops.

How to Take Pred Forte

• Take Pred Forte for the full time prescribed. Because it's a steroid, do not use it more frequently or longer than your doctor instructs.

Considerations

• If you skip an application, use it as soon as you can, and then return to your normal schedule.

Side Effects

• You may experience side effects, such as burning and stinging, blurred vision, allergic reactions, inflamed eyes, secondary infection and dilated pupils. Long-term use may lead to trunk obesity, rounded face and wasted limbs. You should stop using the eye drops gradually, not immediately, if these effects occur.

Contraindications

• You should avoid Pred Forte if you have certain bacterial, fungal or viral diseases of the eye, such as herpes.