Prednisolone ophthalmic and Light Sensitivity: What Users Say

• Dis...
• September 23, 2015

For Postoperative Ocular Inflammation "After completing 4 weeks of treatment, as prescribed, my eye became irritated, i.e., pain/discomfort, redness, and sensitivity to light. I was told to repeat it for 4 more weeks. I've been on it now for 4 months with the same results. Stop it, and soon eye irritation begins again, and I'm back to using it again. It doesn't seem right, especially when one should not use it for long periods. It doesn't seem to be working. I, too, agree that it stings when instilled, and I also taste it."

• nae...
• July 21, 2018

For Postoperative Ocular Inflammation "I was told by my regular ophthalmologist that it usually takes around 3 months for complete healing of cataract removal. I was weaned from prednisolone in two sessions. However, after administering it for 2 1/2 months, and a few days passed in its absence, my eye became red, itching, slight pain, tearing, and very sensitive to light at night. The surgeon put me back on prednisolone 4 times a day for two weeks. Praying that the inflammation will be done away within that time frame."

• I...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 5, 2019

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic "My doctor put me on this for pinguecula. I don’t even know if this is the right med for my condition. Anyhow, within two weeks of using it sporadically, my eyes are extremely sensitive to light. I’ve spent about $100 on blue/green light blocking glasses, and it still hurts in the presence of light. I’m going to get a second opinion from my PCP on whether this med was necessary. Life with your eyes closed sucks! Stay away!"