recurring conjunctivitis... ???

I have been having problems with conjunctivitis for about two months. Initially I waited for it to go away, but after improving on its own, it flared up again. I went to an opthamoligist and he put me on a steroid eye drop called prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension 1% for 9 days @ three drops for 3 days then two drops for 3 days then one drop for 3 days. My eye cleared up and stayed clear for a few days, then the same thing again. He had me use the drops again but more drops for a longer period. 4drops for 5 days, 3 drops for 5 days, 2 drops for 5 days and finally one drop for 5 days. I stopped using them last Thursday, and my eye is beginning to get red and I can feel that it is doing the same thing.
I have redness only in one eye and only on one side. I do not have vision problems, nor do I have any drainage, crusting or pain. My eye feels dry and looks very red. Any ideas? I am scheduled to return on the 29th, but I'll need to try to get in sooner since it is coming back. Any help is greatly appreciated!

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

Prednisilone drops are used for inflammation.  You probably have scleritis or episcleritis and it can be difficult to treat.

Dr. O.