If you have had cataract surgery, this medication can delay healing. If you have a persistent ulceration of the cornea of your eye while using Pred Forte eyedrops, the problem may be a secondary fungus infection which Pred Forte cannot cure. An eye doctor should evaluate this possibility. If you already have glaucoma, use this medication cautiously. If increased pressure is allowed to continue, it may cause loss of vision.
Corticosteroids can mask, or worsen, pus-forming eye infections.
If your eye inflammation or pain lasts longer than 48 hours or becomes worse, stop using Pred Forte and call your doctor. You are more likely to be sensitive to sulfites if you suffer from asthma. Possible food and drug interactions when using this medication Return to top Prednisolone acetate, the active ingredient in Pred Forte eyedrops, is also available in tablet and injectable forms for the treatment of other disorders. It's known that when these other forms of prednisolone acetate are taken with certain drugs, the effects of either medication can be increased, decreased, or altered. Therefore, it's wise to check with your doctor before combining Pred Forte eyedrops with other medications.