Side Effects of Prednisolone Acetate Eye Drops
Prednisolone Acetate Eye Drops is a medicine used for eye diseases. Although it is applied to the eyes, it has the ability to treat diseases, but there is also a risk of side effects.

Using this eye drop may cause an increase in intraocular pressure. The balance of pressure in the eye depends on various physiological mechanisms. This medicine enters the eye, or disturbs the relevant regulation, causing a sudden rise in intraocular pressure. If the intraocular pressure remains high for a long time, the optic nerve is easily compressed, which impairs the function of the eyes and objects, and even causes blindness, which cannot be ignored.

In addition, during the medication period, the risk of eye infection also increases. The defense system of the eye is often protected against the invasion of external pathogens. This medicine may inhibit the immunity of the eye, making it easy for germs to take advantage of it. Such as bacteria and fungi, or cause keratitis, conjunctivitis and other diseases, the eyes are red and swollen, painful, photophobia, and tearing, which is harmful to the health of the eyes.

Furthermore, long-term use of this eye drop may cause the lens to become cloudy and cause cataracts. The lens is originally transparent and uses light to concentrate light to see the object. The action of the drug may cause the lens protein to denature, gradually become cloudy, and the vision is gradually blurred, which affects the visual quality.

And long-term application, the eye tissue is prone to dependence on the drug. Once the drug is stopped, the original disease of the eye may reignite, and there may be a rebound, and the disease may be even worse than before the drug.

Doctors should carefully review the pros and cons of taking medication. Patients with prednisolone acetate eye drops must follow the doctor's instructions, regularly check the eye pressure, check the fundus, and pay attention to all changes in the eyes. If there is any discomfort, seek medical attention immediately to ensure the health of the eyes and avoid the harm of drug side effects.