hello my cat had an allergic reaction to some sort of sting

Hello ***** Deb and will do my best to help you today.

It's good that Smudge didn't have any evidence of corneal injury

A momentary amount of discomfort when eye drops are applied can be normal for some pets. However, if the eye condition worsens or if the eye becomes more red/inflamed or if the patient persists in rubbing the eye or keeping it closed after an ophthalmic medication is applied, then that eye medication should be discontinued.

This is particularly true when an ophthalmic medication contains steroids as in this case. Even though there may be no evidence of corneal injury at the vet's office, my concern is that one may develop especially if the patient if rubbing at the eye. Steroids are contraindicated in cases where there are corneal ulcers, abrasions or lacerations.

In this case, that's not likely to have happened, but I wanted to include the information to be complete.

If this were my case, and Smudge only reacts with discomfort for a very short period of time, then I'd probably go ahead and give him his evening dose. But, if there's any question at all about whether or not to give it, then don't.

I hope this helps. Deb