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Artificial tears. A subset of various brands of artificial tears displayed in a store. Specialty. ophthalmology. [ edit on Wikidata] Artificial tears are lubricating eye drops used to relieve dryness and irritation of the ocular surface. [1] Dry eye syndrome ( keratoconjunctivitis sicca) is a common ocular surface disorder and is characterized ...
946163-60-6. KEGG. D10840. Bimatoprost/timolol, sold under the brand name Ganfort, is a medication for the treatment of certain conditions involving high pressure in the eyes, specifically open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. [ 1][ 3] It is available as eye drops. [ 1][ 3] It was approved for medical use in the European Union in May 2006.
Benzalkonium chloride is a frequently used preservative in eye drops; typical concentrations range from 0.004% to 0.01%. [16] Stronger concentrations can be caustic [17] and cause irreversible damage to the corneal endothelium. [18] Avoiding the use of benzalkonium chloride solutions while contact lenses are in place is discussed in the literature.
The best eye drops for dry eyes in 2023 work to soothe various dry eye symptoms. Here, find expert-approved picks from Refresh, Systane, Opti-Free, and more.
Alcon's (ALC) new preservative-free solution for patients with dry eye symptoms is the latest addition to its leading global artificial tear brand Systane.
Travoprost. Travoprost, sold under the brand name Travatan among others, is a medication used to treat high pressure inside the eye including glaucoma. [ 4] Specifically it is used for open angle glaucoma when other agents are not sufficient. [ 5][ 4] It is used as an eye drop. [ 4] Effects generally occur within two hours.
October 31, 2023 at 6:55 AM. FDA warns against buying, using eyedrops made in ‘insanitary conditions’. The Food and Drug Administration on Monday expanded its warning not to buy or use ...
Natamycin, also known as pimaricin, is an antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections around the eye. [1] [2] This includes infections of the eyelids, conjunctiva, and cornea. [1] It is used as eyedrops. [1] Natamycin is also used in the food industry as a preservative. [2] Allergic reactions may occur. [1]