Prednisolone eye drops are a type of medication used to treat eye inflammation caused by various conditions such as allergies, infections, injury, or surgery. They work by reducing the irritation, redness, burning, and swelling of eye inflammation caused by chemicals, heat, radiation, infection, allergy, or foreign bodies in the eye. Prednisolone eye drops belong to a class of medications called steroids, which prevent swelling and redness by changing the way the immune system works. They come in different forms such as a solution (liquid), a suspension (eye drops), and an eye ointment. It is important to follow the directions on the prescription label carefully and use prednisolone eye drops or eye ointment exactly as directed by a doctor or pharmacist. It is also important to avoid touching the dropper tip or letting it touch the eye or any other surface to avoid contamination. If a person develops a new eye infection or injury, or requires eye surgery, they should ask their doctor if they should continue to use their current bottle of prednisolone eye drops or start a new bottle.