Why do I have to shake Pred Forte?

Pred Forte is a suspension. The label says to shake well before using it [1] .

Can Pred Forte raise eye pressure?

Yes. The label warns that steroid drops can raise eye pressure and harm the optic nerve.

Can I wear contacts with Pred Forte?

The label says soft contacts should be removed before use and may be reinserted 15 minutes later [1] .

Can I stop Pred Forte when my eye feels better?

Do not stop early unless your doctor tells you. Steroid drops often need a planned taper.

Treatment

Pred Forte (prednisolone acetate 1%)

Also known as Prednisolone Acetate Eye Drops, Steroid Eye Drop, Pred Forte Suspension, Inflammation Eye Drop

Updated May 19, 2026·For educational purposes only. Not a substitute for medical advice. See our terms.

Bottom Line

Pred Forte is a strong steroid eye drop for eye inflammation. It should be used with close eye doctor monitoring.

Pred Forte is prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension 1%. The label lists it for steroid-responsive inflammation of the conjunctiva, cornea, and front part of the eye ¹.

It is not an antibiotic. It can make some infections worse or harder to notice.

The label warns that long-term steroid use can raise eye pressure, damage the optic nerve, and cause cataracts ¹.

Cost and Insurance

Prednisolone acetate 1% is available as brand and generic products. Coverage depends on plan rules and bottle size.

Ask whether the quoted cost is for Pred Forte or a generic prednisolone acetate suspension.

How To Use It

Shake the bottle well before each dose. Steroid suspensions settle in the bottle.

Use the taper schedule your doctor gives you. Stopping too early or too fast can let inflammation return.

Safety Limits

The label says Pred Forte is not for untreated pus-forming eye infections, most viral cornea and conjunctiva diseases, eye tuberculosis, or fungal eye disease ¹.

Tell your doctor about glaucoma, herpes eye disease, cataract surgery, cornea thinning, or contact lens use.

Side Effects

Steroid drops can raise eye pressure, worsen glaucoma, slow healing, hide infection, and increase cataract risk with longer use ¹.

Call your doctor for worse pain, worse redness, light sensitivity, discharge, swelling, or vision change.

Common Questions About Pred Forte

No. It is a steroid drop for inflammation. It does not kill bacteria.

Next Steps

1Use Pred Forte only for the condition your eye doctor diagnosed.
2Shake the bottle well before every dose.
3Follow the exact taper schedule your doctor gave you.
4Keep pressure checks if treatment lasts 10 days or longer.
5Call for worse pain, worse redness, discharge, swelling, or vision change.

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