Antibacterial drugs have the ability to stop the activity of pathogenic microorganisms and inhibit their development. These medicines are used in all areas of medicine, including in ophthalmology. Antibacterial eye drops can cope with the inflammatory process of an infectious etiology and relieve symptoms of the disease. Apply them only as directed by a specialist. The doctor determines the treatment regimen and the optimal dosage.
Indications for appointment
In modern ophthalmology, eye drops with an antibiotic in the composition are prescribed if the patient is diagnosed with an inflammatory process, the development of which is provoked by a bacterial pathogen. A specialist can prescribe such preparations to a patient in the following cases:
- treatment or prevention of keratitis, blepharitis, conjunctivitis, purulent processes, meibomite;
- complex treatment of viral or adenovirus infection;
- prevention of inflammation after an eye injury;
- prevention of ophthalmic pathologies after operations.
Even the most harmless eye diseases can lead to impairment or loss of vision. Therefore, do not neglect the prescriptions of an ophthalmologist. Antibacterial eye drops effectively fight pathogens at the local level and prevent the development of complications.
What antibiotics are used in ophthalmology?
Antibacterial drops contain components that allow you to kill pathogenic microorganisms or hinder their growth and development. In the first case, it is a bacteriostatic effect, and in the second there is a bactericidal effect. These properties are possessed by various groups of antibiotics.
In ophthalmic practice, practically all known types of antibacterial substances are used: fluoroquinols, tetracyclines, aminoglycosides, macrolides, chloramphenicol and sulfonamides. Each group has a specific spectrum of action and contraindications. Therefore, only an ophthalmologist (optometrist) can select individually, taking into account the age of the patient, the presence of a history of allergic reactions, antibacterial drops for the eyes.
List of popular antibacterial eye drops
When choosing eye drops with an antibiotic, you need to pay attention to the composition. Some components may cause an allergic reaction. The sensitivity of pathogenic microorganisms to the active substance should also be taken into account.
The following antibacterial eye drops are considered effective:
- Tobrex;
- "Levomycetin";
- "Albucid";
- Normax
- Sulfacyl Sodium;
- Tsipromed;
- Phloxal
- Sofradex
- Vitabakt;
- Toradex;
- Futsitalmik;
- Oftadex.
The duration of treatment with antibacterial eye drops will depend on the severity of the patient's condition. Positive dynamics are observed already on the 2-3rd day after the start of therapy. In the absence of improvement, the patient should consult an ophthalmologist.
Antibiotic eye drops for children
In children, eye diseases of an inflammatory nature are more common than in adult patients. The causative agents of such pathologies are usually streptococci, staphylococci and hemophilic bacillus. The most common pathology is conjunctivitis. The disease can have a bacterial, viral and allergic etiology. In the first case, doctors always prescribe antibacterial drops for the eyes.
For children, eye drops are selected with extreme caution. An antimicrobial agent can be prescribed only after determining the type of pathogen. In inflammatory infectious processes, babies are most often prescribed drops such as Tobrex, Albutsid, Ciprofloxacin, and Phloxal.
Antibacterial eye drops for newborns are instilled immediately after birth. This practice helps to prevent the development of infectious pathology caused by passage through the birth canal.
Drops "Tobrex"
A broad-spectrum antibiotic is considered Tobrex, the active substance of which is tobramycin from the aminoglycoside group. The drug is highly effective, it is often prescribed for the treatment of various diseases in ophthalmology. Newborns (under the supervision of a physician) may also be prescribed these antibacterial eye drops.
Tobrex baby drops are used in pediatric practice for the treatment of conjunctivitis, blepharitis, keratitis and other inflammatory processes. The tool effectively eliminates inflammation, relieves swelling and fights against pathogenic pathogens: staphylococci, Klebsiella, streptococci, diphtheria and Escherichia coli.
The drug rarely causes side effects. Sometimes patients complain of pain in the eyes, redness and swelling of the eyelids.
Dosage
For adult patients, according to the instructions, the drug is instilled in 1-2 drops up to 6 times a day (every 4 hours). The duration of treatment is 7-10 days. Improvements are usually observed on day 2. The amount of purulent discharge decreases, redness and burning pass.
Children are allowed to instill 1 drop of the drug up to 5 times a day. The exact dosage should be calculated by the pediatrician or ophthalmologist, taking into account the age of the small patient. Tobrex drops can be used within 7 days.
Sulfacyl Sodium: Who Should Use These Eye Drops
An antimicrobial agent is able to cope with blennorrhea in newborns, conjunctivitis, keratitis, purulent ulcers and other eye diseases. Drops have antiseptic, bactericidal and antibacterial effects. Prevent the development of pathogenic bacteria (gram-negative and gram-positive).
For adult patients, 1-2 drops of Sulfacyl-sodium are instilled. The multiplicity of the use of the drug is up to 5-6 times a day. The solution may be 10, 20 or 30%. During the period of gestation, a woman can be prescribed these antibacterial eye drops. For pregnant women, the product is absolutely safe. Drops are also used if necessary to treat infectious diseases of the eyes during lactation.
For newborns, the drug is instilled immediately after birth. Sulfacyl Sodium effectively inhibits the development of a bacterial infection. For treatment, a 10 or 20% solution is used.
Means "Futsitalmik"
Antibacterial eye drops “Flutsitalmik” have the form of a viscous suspension and are distributed in tubes of 5 g. The product is also available in liquid form. The antimicrobial effect of the drug is provided by fusidic acid - a substance produced during the biosynthesis of the fungus Fusidium coccineum. The activity of the components is in relation to staphylococci, hemophilic bacillus and streptococci.
The viscous consistency of the drug provides a longer therapeutic effect. The tool can be used to treat blepharitis, keratitis, conjunctivitis, dacryocystitis in adults and children. It is much easier for kids to drip a viscous suspension into their eyes than drops.
For the treatment of children and adult patients, it is necessary to use the medication twice a day. The duration of therapy is 7 days.
The drug "Flucytalmic" rarely causes side effects. Contraindication to the appointment is only intolerance to the components in the composition of the product. During pregnancy and lactation, antibacterial drops can be prescribed only by the attending physician if the expected benefit significantly exceeds the risk of side effects.
Antibacterial eye drops when wearing lenses
If the rules of wearing, storing and hygiene of the lenses are not observed, various inflammatory processes can develop: keratitis, corneal erosion, conjunctivitis. In case of bacterial infection, antibacterial eye drops will have to be used. At the time of treatment of pathology, lens wear should be abandoned. The antibacterial components in the composition of the drugs can cause turbidity.