Expert advice for Glaucom Eye Drop
Helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss. For best results, put one drop 2-3 times daily in the affected eye(s). Glaucom Eye Drop may cause allergic reaction in the form of eyelid swelling, eye discomfort, foreign-object sensation, redness and itching. Notify your doctor if any of these occur. Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop. This minimizes the risk of side effects. Take care to prevent contact of eye dispenser with eye, eyelid, eyelashes, or finger to avoid infection. Remove contact lenses before using Betagan and allow at least 15 minutes before re-inserting them. When applying multiple eye medications, wait for at least 5-15 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Composition
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Brimonidine (0.2% w/v) |
Side Effect
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Common
Erythema, Foreign body sensation in eyes, Blurred vision, Dryness in mouth, Dermatitis, Burning sensation in eye, Ocular hyperemia, Stinging in the eyes, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Eye itching, Allergic reaction in eye. |
How to works
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How Glaucom Eye Drop works
Glaucom Eye Drop decreases the pressure in the eyeball by decreasing the formation of aqueous humor (clear watery fluid filling the space in front of an eyeball ). |