Prednisolone 1% Eye Drops

Product Introduction

Prednisolone 1% is an ophthalmic corticosteroid used for steroid-responsive eye inflammation for prednisolone eye treatment. It should not be used casually for red eye because steroids can worsen untreated viral, fungal, mycobacterial, or purulent bacterial eye infections and can delay diagnosis of corneal problems. Prednisolone reduces inflammatory signaling in eye tissues, helping relieve swelling, soreness, light sensitivity, and redness for the cause treatment. The bottle should be shaken if it is a suspension, and the dropper tip should not touch the eye or any surface. Contact lenses are usually removed before use and reinserted only when advised. Prolonged or frequent use can raise intraocular pressure, contribute to glaucoma, cause posterior subcapsular cataract, delay wound healing, and increase secondary infection risk. Eye pain, worsening redness, discharge, vision change, halos, severe light sensitivity, injury, or no improvement needs prompt ophthalmic review.

How to use

Use Prednisolone 1% only in the affected eye as prescribed. Wash hands, shake if directed, avoid touching the dropper tip, remove contact lenses unless allowed, and do not stop early without eye-clinic advice.

How it works

Prednisolone is a corticosteroid that suppresses local inflammatory mediator release in eye tissues, reducing steroid-responsive swelling and redness.

Common side effects

Possible effects include temporary burning, stinging, watery eye, blurred vision, eye irritation, and unpleasant taste. Serious concerns include raised eye pressure, glaucoma, cataract, delayed healing, secondary infection, corneal thinning/perforation risk, and allergy.

Important information

Review eye infection, herpes eye disease, fungal or mycobacterial eye disease, glaucoma, cataract risk, recent eye surgery or injury, contact lens use, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and duration of therapy.