Ophthalmic loteprednol 0.38%, 0.5% and 1% (Lotemax SM, Lotemax, Inveltys) are used to treat eye swelling and pain after cataract surgery (procedure to treat clouding of the lens in the eye). Loteprednol 0.2% (Alrex) is used as a short term treatment to reduce eye redness, itching, and swelling caused by seasonal allergies. Loteprednol 0.5% eye drops (Lotemax) are also used to reduce eye swelling caused by allergies, certain eye infections, ocular rosacea (condition that can cause swelling, redness, and itching of the eye), herpes zoster (shingles; a rash that can occur in people who have had chickenpox in the past and can affect the eyes), and other conditions.