Eye drops are used to treat or eliminate discomfort, such as dry eye syndrome and so on. Depending on the disease they are intended to be treated, eye drops may contain steroids, antihistamines, sympathomimetics, beta-blockers of receptors, parasympatholytics, prostaglandins, anti-inflammatory non-steroid drugs or local anesthetics. They sometimes do not contain drugs and are intended for lubrication, approaching a tear in composition. When using them, there is a lower risk of developing adverse reactions than when using oral (oral administration) drugs. And such risks can be minimized by pressing the inner corner of the eye for a short time after instillation of the drug.
Eye drops, which include steroids and antibiotics, are used to treat eye infections. They can also be used to prevent infections after surgery in this area. Drops in the eyes are suitable only until their expiration date. After cessation of treatment, a relapse of the infection is possible. Drugs containing an antibiotic are prescribed for conjunctivitis caused by bacteria, but not viruses. In the case of allergic conjunctivitis, artificial tears help to reduce the concentration of irritating allergens present in the tear film. Some eye drops contain antihistamines or anti-inflammatory non-steroid drugs that suppress cellular reactions to allergens, including aerosol dust particles. As such, baby eye drops are not used. Usually, the doctor prescribes the same medications for babies as adults (provided that there are no contraindications for children), but only in the appropriate dosage.
Eye drops are used to relieve symptoms of glaucoma. They improve the drainage of chamber moisture located between the cornea, lens and iris, and reduce intraocular pressure. Drops in the eyes, which are prescribed for glaucoma, are classified by active substances and may contain synthetic analogues of prostaglandins, beta-blockers, alpha agonists and carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (class of diuretics). They are also used in combination with various medications for those patients who require complex treatment of several diseases. For the treatment of glaucoma , ARUTIMOL drops are used, which is dispensed by prescription. Available in 5 ml plastic bottles (pack 1 pc. In a cardboard box).
The most common causes of dry eye syndrome are exposure to wind, sun, heating and air conditioning, computer use, reading or other activities related to eye strain. There is a wide range of artificial eye drops, approaching a tear in composition and providing wetting of the surface with dry eye syndrome. Drops from dry eyes act differently, so you should try different artificial tears to find the drug that best fixes the problem.
Such drops may include one or more of the following components: carboxymethyl cellulose, dextran, glycerin, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol 400, polysorbate, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone or propylene glycol. Once in the eyes, they help keep them moist, protect from damage and infections, and also reduce the symptoms of dry eyes, accompanied by burning, itching and feeling, as if something was interfering. Dry eye syndrome is treated with the help of drops "NATURAL Tears." They come on sale in plastic dropper bottles of 15 ml each (1 pc. In a pack) with a dispenser, dispensed without a prescription.
When choosing, you should consult a doctor and follow the recommendations, instructions. Do not use drops in the eyes that have changed color or become cloudy. To instill a medicine, it is necessary to tilt your head back, look up and pull down the lower eyelid to form a “pocket”, to drip into it a drug prescribed by a doctor. Then look down and slowly close your eyes for one to two minutes. Then put a finger on the corner of the eye near the nose and gently push. Contact lens wearers are advised to remove them before using most types of drops. Before using the medicine for dry eye syndrome, you should make sure that contact lenses are allowed to be worn during treatment. If within three days the condition remains unchanged or worsening is observed, then it is necessary to consult a doctor. Dry eye syndrome cannot be completely cured, but the symptoms will be greatly alleviated by the use of artificial tears.