Glaucoma
Pred Forte should be used with caution if you have glaucoma or increased pressure inside the eye.
Long-term use of corticosteroid eye drops may increase eye pressure and raise the risk of glaucoma. Your healthcare provider may recommend regular eye-pressure checks during treatment.
Cataracts
Using Pred Forte for a long period may increase the risk of developing cataracts.
If long-term treatment is needed, regular eye examinations may be recommended.
Eye Infections
Pred Forte can suppress the immune response in the eye and may make some infections worse.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have or may have a bacterial, viral, or fungal eye infection before using Pred Forte.
Corticosteroid eye drops should not be used for certain eye infections unless specifically prescribed.
Fungal Eye Infections
If you have a persistent corneal ulcer or an eye condition that is not healing as expected, your healthcare provider may consider the possibility of a fungal infection.
Long-term steroid treatment can sometimes increase the risk of fungal infection in the eye.
Contact Lenses
Remove contact lenses before applying Pred Forte.
Wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in, unless your healthcare provider gives you different instructions.
Do not wear contact lenses if your eyes are red, irritated, or infected unless your eye doctor says it is safe.
Blurred Vision
Pred Forte may cause temporary blurred vision after application.
Do not drive, operate machinery, or perform activities that require clear vision until your eyesight returns to normal.
Changes in Vision
Contact your healthcare provider if you develop persistent blurred vision, halos around lights, eye pain, or other changes in vision.
Do not stop Pred Forte suddenly unless your healthcare provider tells you to do so, especially if you have been using it for a long time.
Weakened Immune System
Tell your healthcare provider if you have a weakened immune system or take medications that suppress the immune system.
Pred Forte may increase the risk of infection or make an existing infection more difficult to detect.
Drug Interactions
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medications you use, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, supplements, and other eye medications.
If you use more than one type of eye drop, your healthcare provider may recommend waiting at least 5 minutes between products.
Use in Children
Pred Forte may be used in children in certain situations, but treatment should be supervised by a healthcare provider.
Children may require closer monitoring, especially if the medication is used frequently or for a long period.
What Should I Do If I Miss a Dose?
If you miss a dose of Pred Forte, apply it as soon as you remember.
If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule.
Do not use extra drops to make up for a missed dose.
Important Treatment Note
Use Pred Forte exactly as prescribed and attend any recommended follow-up eye examinations.
Contact your healthcare provider if you develop worsening eye pain, severe redness, unusual discharge, persistent blurred vision, or other concerning symptoms.
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