Vigamox

Vigamox, or moxifloxacin hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, is approved by the F

ood and Drug Administration for treating the eye infection bacterial conjunctivi
tis. This condition affects the membranes covering the inside of a person's eyel
ids as well as the membranes that create the white in eyeballs. Vigamox can only
be legally acquired in the United States with a doctor's prescription.

How Vigamox Eye Drops Work

Vigamox eye drops should be placed in the eye three times a day, one drop per ap
plication, for up to seven days, according to the government website DailyMed--a
lthough your health care provider may want you to use the medication on a differ
ent schedule. Follow your health care provider's advice. Avoid placing Vigamox's
dropper directly into the eye or on any surface such as skin or a table, as thi
s can worsen the conjunctivitis or even lead to further eye infections.
Common Side Effects of Vigamox Eye Drops
Side effects or an allergic reaction can happen with Vigamox eye drops. Up to 6
percent of patients have reported some common side effects, according to DailyMe
d. Possible side effects from Vigamox use include excessive crying, further inci
dents of conjunctivitis, hemorrhage just beneath the conjunctiva, dry eye, itchi
ng in the eye and on the body, visual problems and an inflammation of the cornea
commonly called keratitis.
Less Common Side Effects of Vigamox Eye Drops
About 1 percent of patients treated with Vigamox eye drops have reported additio
nal side effects as a result of the prescription, according to DailyMed. These s
ide effects include increased coughing, fever, rash, infections, an inflammation
of the middle ear known as otitis media, inflammation of the pharynx of the thr
oat or pharyngitis, and rhinitis or an irritation of the nose.
Warnings for Vigamox Eye Drops
Using too much Vigamox can lead to the growth of additional bacteria or worsen c
onjunctivitis, according to DailyMed. Pregnant women should only use Vigamox or
any similar treatment as a last resort, because it is not known how it affects t
he fetus. Likewise, women who are breastfeeding or infants under a year old are
advised against using Vigamox eye drops.
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prednisolone acetate eye drops
What Is the Purpose of Pred Forte Eye Drops?
Pred Forte is the brand name for the drug prednisolone acetate. It is used to tr
eat inflammatory symptoms of the eye, such as swelling, redness and irritation.
How to Take Pred Forte
Take Pred Forte for the full time prescribed. Because it's a steroid, do not use
it more frequently or longer than your doctor instructs.

Side Effects
You may experience side effects, such as burning and stinging, blurred vision, a
llergic reactions, inflamed eyes, secondary infection and dilated pupils. Long-t
erm use may lead to trunk obesity, rounded face and wasted limbs. You should sto
p using the eye drops gradually, not immediately, if these effects occur.
Contraindications
You should avoid Pred Forte if you have certain bacterial, fungal or viral disea
ses of the eye, such as herpes.

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Nevanac
What Is Nevanac?
Nevanac is an eye drop that is used for patients who have had surgeries of the e
ye, such as cataract surgery. It is an anti-inflammatory drug that helps relieve
pain and the after effects of the surgery. Nevanac is sometimes used for patien
ts who have eye pain but have not had surgery, although this is not as common. N
evanac needs to be prescribed by a doctor and cannot be purchased over the count
er.
Whether you just had cataract surgery or you have chronic eye pain, Nevanac eye
drops can help alleviate that pain. Unfortunately, as with every other medicatio
n, there are some side effects to using Nevanac eye drops. Although these are ra
re, they can cause problems for those using the medication.
Eye Infections
A typical side effect of Nevanac is an eye infection. Since this medication is u
sed after surgery, there is a high risk of infection. In order to avoid this, ma
ke sure to keep the tip of the Nevanac applicator clean. Avoid touching it with
your hands or eyes, or any other surface. Germs and bacteria can sit on the tip
if it is touched, which can spread the bacteria to the eye, causing an infection
. Cleanliness and proper use of the applicator will greatly reduce the chance of
an eye infection using Nevanac.
Eye Irritation
Some people have side effects from Nevanac that cause eye irritation. Although t
hese are liquid eye drops, they have been known to cause a dry or sticky feeling
for some. Others will feel as though something is in their eye or behind their
eyelid when nothing is there. Through these Nevanac side effects, red eyes are c
ommon. This should subside after completing treatment with the eye drops.
Headaches and Nausea
In serious cases, some patients have experienced headaches and nausea as side ef
fects of Nevanac. This varies from mild irritation to very intense headaches. If
side effects are particularly severe, the patient may need to cease use of Neva
nac eye drops and consult their eye doctor. A different medication may be requir
ed in order to combat these side effects.
Talk to Your Doctor
Make sure to alert your doctor of any medication allergies, whether they are fro
m other eye medications or not. Some conditions and medications conflict with Ne
vanac use. Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, arthritis, bleeding disorders
or dry eye syndrome. Also give them a thorough list of all medications that you
take regularly or on an as-needed basis. This is the best way to avoid adverse s
ide effects.
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Timolol 0.5%
Timolol maleate is an ophthalmic medication used to treat glaucoma by reducing i
nternal pressure in the eye which, if left untreated, can cause severe vision da
mage. The usual recommended dosage is one drop in the affected eye twice a day.
The doctor prescribing the medication will then determine if this regular dosage
is enough or should be increased. It's important to take this medication exactl
y as prescribed for best results.

Timolol eye drops are a prescription medication used to lower internal eye press
ure in patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Timolol eye drops, also c
alled timolol maleate, should only be applied to the eye. Timolol is also availa
ble in other forms, inlcuding pills taken orally, to treat high blood pressure a
nd prevent heart attacks. To use timolol eye drops, tilt your head back, pull th
e lower eyelid down and drop the prescribed number of drops in each eye. Once th
e drops have been administered, close your eye for a minute or two. Try not to r
ub your eyes or blink during this time.
Eye Side Effects
Some people using timolol eye drops may experience a burning and stinging sensat
ion immediately after the medication is administered. This is no cause for conce
rn. However, if the stinging persists or you begin to experience eye pain, you s
hould notify your doctor.
Vision Side Effects
Some people using timolol eye drops may experience blurred or double vision afte
r administering the drops. This is not unusual and most users will notice that t
he vision problems resolve a few minutes after using the drops. Because vision c
an temporarily be impaired after using timolol, avoid driving or performing othe
r complicated tasks until after your vision has been fully restored.
Other Side Effects
Most people who use timolol will not experience any other side effects as a resu
lt of the medication. However, some people will notice depression or mood change
s, dizziness, drowsiness, a slow or irregular heartbeat or breathing difficultie
s. Because these side effects can indicate a problem that may require treatment,
stop using the medication and contact your doctor immediately in the unlikely e
vent you experience any of these effects.
Warnings
Timolol eye drops are not safe for all people, including those with bronchial as
thma or other serious respiratory conditions, a slow heartbeat, conduction disor
der (which is also called heart block), cardiogenic shock or heart failure. Peop
le with diabetes, thyroid disease, other types of heart disease, allergies and d
isorders that cause muscle weakness should also fully discuss their treatment op
tions with their doctor because timolol may not be the safest treatment. Additio
nally, pregnant women should not use the medication unless absolutely necessary.
And because it's excreted into breast milk, it may not be safe for breastfeedin
g moms.
Drug Interactions
As with many other medications, timolol eye drops are known to interact with oth
er drugs, including high blood pressure medications that contain reserpine, calc
ium channel blockers, epinephrine, clonidine and quinidine. Additionally, timolo
l should not be taken with topical or oral beta-blockers. To prevent possibly da
ngerous drug interactions, be sure to discuss all the medications you are using
with your doctor and pharmacist before taking timolol.
Glaucoma is a disease in which the optic nerve is damaged, leading to progressiv
e, irreversible loss of vision. It is often, but not always, associated with inc
reased pressure of the fluid in the eye.
The nerve damage involves loss of retinal ganglion cells in a characteristic pat
tern. There are many different sub-types of glaucoma but they can all be conside
red a type of optic neuropathy. Raised intraocular pressure is a significant ris
k factor for developing glaucoma (above 21 mmHg or 2.8 kPa). One person may deve
lop nerve damage at a relatively low pressure, while another person may have hig
h eye pressure for years and yet never develop damage. Untreated glaucoma leads
to permanent damage of the optic nerve and resultant visual field loss, which ca
n progress to blindness.
Glaucoma can be divided roughly into two main categories, "open angle" and "clos
ed angle" glaucoma. Closed angle glaucoma can appear suddenly and is often painf
ul; visual loss can progress quickly but the discomfort often leads patients to
seek medical attention before permanent damage occurs. Open angle, chronic glauc
oma tends to progress at a slower rate and the patient may not notice that they
have lost vision until the disease has progressed significantly.
Glaucoma has been nicknamed the "silent thief of sight" because the loss of visi
on normally occurs gradually over a long period of time and is often only recogn
ized when the disease is quite advanced. Once lost, this damaged visual field ca
nnot be recovered. Worldwide, it is the second leading cause of blindness.[2] It
is also the first leading cause of blindness among African Americans.[3] Glauco
ma affects 1 in 200 people aged fifty and younger, and 1 in 10 over the age of e
ighty. If the condition is detected early enough it is possible to arrest the de
velopment or slow the progression with medical and surgical means.
There are two main types of glaucoma:Open-angle glaucoma and Closed-angle glauco
ma.
Open-angle Glaucoma Accounts for 90% of glaucoma cases in the United States. It
is painless and does not have acute attacks. The only signs are gradually progre
ssive visual field loss, and optic nerve changes (increased cup-to-disc ratio on
fundoscopic examination).
Closed-angle Glaucoma Accounts for <10% of glaucoma cases in the United States,
but as much as half of glaucoma cases in other nations (particularly Asian count
ries). About 10% of patients with closed angles present with acute angle closure
crises characterized by sudden ocular pain, seeing halos around lights, red eye
, very high intraocular pressure (>30 mmHg), nausea and vomiting, sudden decreas
ed vision, and a fixed, mid-dilated pupil. Acute angle closure is an ocular emer
gency.
Medication
Intraocular pressure can be lowered with medication, usually eye drops. There ar
e several different classes of medications to treat glaucoma with several differ
ent medications in each class.
Each of these medicines may have local and systemic side effects. Adherence to m
edication protocol can be confusing and expensive; if side effects occur, the pa
tient must be willing either to tolerate these, or to communicate with the treat
ing physician to improve the drug regimen. Initially, glaucoma drops may reasona
bly be started in either one or in both eyes