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Pred Forte vs. Crolom

Prednisolone eye drops is a type of steroid eye drop. It helps treat eye inflammation in adults and children. The medication helps relieve symptoms like itchy eye, eye redness, and swelling in the eye. Prednisolone eye drops come as a generic as well as brand names like Pred Forte and Pred Mild. This eye drop is usually used in the affected eye(s) 2 to 4 times a day. Side effects can include temporary burning and stinging in the eye when you put the drops in.

• Eye inflammation

• Temporary burning or stinging in the eye
• Feeling like there's something in your eye

• Risk of eye infection when used for a long time
• Risk of eye problems when used for a long time
• Slow healing of the eye after cataract surgery
• Severe allergic reaction

Cromolyn eye drop is an ophthalmic drop that helps relieve long-term allergy symptoms related to the eye, such as eye itchiness, watery eyes, and eye redness. It belongs to a drug class called mast cell stabilizers. Cromolyn eye drop is for people over 4 years of age. The usual dosage is 1 or 2 drops in each eye 4 to 6 times a day. It typically takes a few days to a few weeks for symptom relief. The most common side effects are burning or stinging when you apply the eye drops.

• Long-term eye allergy symptoms

• Temporary stinging or burning in your eye

• Don't wear contact lenses