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Is Prednisolone Eye Drop Effective In The Treatment Of Itching In The Eyes?
My eye is itching, weeping, and becoming red. Might’ve pink eye? Started 24 hours. I have an unopened prednisonlone acetate 1% that was prescribed for me. It is dated 08/03/2017. Would this be useful?i, can I answer your health question? Please type your question here...
Wed, 1 Aug 2018
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Prednisolone is a steroid and I don't advise it for any pink eye . if you have conjunctivitis then it might increase the viral shedding in your eye for a long time . it can also cause increased eye pressure . I would advise you to have a slit lamp examination at your ophthalmologist and then take the drug.
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Prednisolone is a steroid and I don't advise it for any pink eye . if you have conjunctivitis then it might increase the viral shedding in your eye for a long time . it can also cause increased eye pressure . I would advise you to have a slit lamp examination at your ophthalmologist and then take the drug.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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