For ophthalmia, blepharitis, stye and any other eye inflammation, an Eyebright tea might be beneficial when used as a cold eye compress. To make Eyebright tea, take 1 teaspoon of carefully washed Eyebright herb and boil it in 1 1/2 cup of water for 10 minutes.
taking prednisone over long periods of time can cause a different set of side effects these long term side effects can include weight gain see prednisone and weight gain bulging eyes fluid retention osteoporosis acne
Being a corticosteroid, prednisone may cause serious side effects if given for longer periods of time: 1  Secondary infections, which the dog is more susceptible to due to the suppressed immune system. 2  Increased thirst and appetite. 3  Fluid retention.  Hormonal irregularities, leading to acne, oily skin or dry, flaky 1  skin. Liver damage.  Kidney damage.