Cataract is a disease, the fight against which most often ends with the surgical replacement of the lens with an artificial lens. But at the very beginning of the disease, vitamin complexes are very effective against it, which improve the supply of oxygen to cells and activate metabolic processes in them. The remedy "Vita-Yodurol" should be attributed to such preparations.
Drop Composition
The composition of these eye drops is complex, this includes cysteine and glutathione (they effectively cleanse cells from free radicals and other harmful substances), as well as vitamins useful for the lens (nicotinic acid, adenosine triphosphate, thiamine chloride) and compounds (magnesium chloride, calcium iodide). The composition also includes some components for stabilization.
The Vita-Yodurol product (drops) is produced by the French company Siba Vision For Laboratory. It is packaged in 10 ml plastic bottles with a dropper.
How does the drug work?
The action of eye drops is due to their combined composition. Nicotinic acid and adenosine improve the metabolism of the lens, thereby helping to reduce the risk of compaction, inhibiting the already begun turbidity processes.
Chloride compounds saturate cells with oxygen, improve their nutrition, inhibit the formation of turbidity, and remove toxins. Vitamins improve the blood supply to the eye as a whole, which improves its nutrition, slows down the degenerative processes in the lens and throughout the eye.
Indications for use
"Vita-Yodurol" (eye drops) is designed as a targeted drug for the prevention and primary treatment of lens opacity. Ophthalmologists recommend this vitamin complex to be used for all types of cataracts:
- senile;
- traumatic;
- concussion;
- myopic.
But they warn that it is most effective in the initial stage with a moderate decrease in vision (up to 0.5 D). In later forms, Vita-Yodurol will significantly improve the patient's condition (reduce pain, remove lacrimation), but cannot cure cataracts.
Another condition for the use of these eye drops will be a consultation before using them with an ophthalmologist. In any treatment, it is important not to harm your body, and for this it is better to consult a specialist before using the medicine (this drug is no exception to the rule).
When to use "Vita-Yodurol" should not be
The prohibitions on the use of these eye drops are primarily associated with the presence of individual intolerance to the components. So, in case of allergic reactions: itching, redness, swelling of the eyelids - instillation must be urgently stopped and seek medical advice from a doctor.
The instruction for use does not describe the interaction of this drug with other drugs, but warns of a ban on taking it inside or injected.
If necessary, use several ophthalmic preparations at the same time to instill the Vita-Yodurol agent (drops) after an interval of 20-25 minutes (preferably the last).
Among the prohibitions on use will be mandatory children's age.
But for pregnant or lactating mothers, it is recommended to use it only in cases where the expected benefit should exceed the possible harm.
Those who wear soft lenses are advised to refuse them during treatment, and those with hard lenses should be removed before the procedure and put back no earlier than 20 minutes later.
The instruction claims that the developers are not aware of the presence of side effects when instilling this drug.
However, there is a possibility of temporary blurred vision, therefore, instilling the Vita-Yodurol means for the first time, one should refrain from driving a car or working with complex mechanisms for at least 30–40 minutes.
How to drip and how to store the drug
The drug is dripped into the conjunctival sac (by slightly pulling the lower eyelid into the space between the cornea and eyelid). For convenience, it’s good to do this while sitting with your head slightly bowed. After instillation of the eyes, it is better to close and slightly press on the eyelid (for 3-4 seconds). Then you need to blink.
The frequency of instillation can be from 2 to 7 times a day.
During the procedure it is necessary to observe the rules of hygiene: hands should be clean, do not touch the eye or other objects with a pipette. Be sure to tightly close the bottle after each instillation. Store it in a cardboard box.
An open bottle should be used for no more than 14 days at a temperature of 15 to 25 ° C. A sealed medicine is stored for up to 3 years.
According to patient reviews, in the treatment of the initial stage and in the prevention of cataracts, one of the most effective is just the drug "Vita-Yodurol" (drops). The price for it is quite high - from 280 p. / 10 ml.
However, drops are good not only for the treatment of cataracts, they effectively relieve side symptoms: patients note that their eyes get less tired from working at a computer or watching TV. Symptoms such as lacrimation and pain are significantly reduced, and often disappear altogether. The drug brings significant relief. In general, the price justifies the quality.