PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

• Prednisolone acetate 1% (10 mg/mL)
• Ophthalmic suspension (white, milky eye drop)
• Excipients may include:
• Benzalkonium chloride (preservative)
• Boric acid
• Sodium citrate / sodium chloride
• Purified water

It is a corticosteroid (steroid) eye drop.

Use / Indication

Pred Forte is used to treat eye inflammation (not infection), such as:

• Uveitis (internal eye inflammation)
• Allergic eye inflammation (severe cases)
• Post-eye surgery inflammation
• Cornea and conjunctiva inflammation

It reduces redness, swelling, pain, and immune reaction in the eye.

Important: It is only for steroid-responsive inflammation, not for routine infections.

Direction of Use

Typical dosing (doctor dependent):

• Usually 1–2 drops in affected eye(s) 2–4 times daily
• Severe cases: may start more frequently then taper down

Steps:

• Shake bottle well (it is a suspension)
• Wash hands
• Instil 1 drop into lower eyelid
• Avoid touching dropper tip
• Close eye gently for 1–2 minutes

Side Effects

Common:

• Temporary blurred vision
• Mild burning or stinging
• Eye irritation

Important long-term risks:

• Increased eye pressure (glaucoma)
• Cataract formation (with prolonged use)
• Delayed wound healing
• Increased risk of eye infection (because steroid suppresses immunity)

Rare:

• Allergic reaction
• Severe eye pain or vision changes

Warning

• Do NOT use if:
• Untreated bacterial eye infection
• Viral infections (e.g. herpes eye infection)
• Fungal eye infections
• Prolonged use can cause:
• Permanent optic nerve damage from high eye pressure
• Vision loss if not monitored
• Must be used only under ophthalmologist supervision

Interaction

• Other eye drops: usually safe but should be spaced 5–10 minutes apart
• Other steroid eye drops: increased risk of side effects
• Glaucoma drops: may be prescribed together in monitored patients

Caution

• This is a strong anti-inflammatory steroid, not an antibiotic
• It can mask or worsen infections if misused
• Never stop or continue long-term without doctor advice
• Shake well before each use (important for correct dosing)
• Regular eye pressure monitoring is required during treatment
• Blurred vision after use is common and temporary