Eyes & Vision: Medications
Hyperosmotics for glaucoma
07/07/06, HealthwiseHyperosmotics draw water out of the fluid (aqueous humor) inside the eyes, decreasing the amount of fluid inside the eyes.
Corticosteroids for multiple sclerosis
03/23/06, HealthwiseMethylprednisolone, prednisone, and dexamethasone are corticosteroids. These medications shorten multiple sclerosis (MS) attacks by reducing inflammation on the brain and spinal cord.
Diabetic Retinopathy - Medications
04/13/07, HealthwiseThere are no medicines proven to prevent or slow the development of diabetic retinopathy. However, some medicines have been found to be helpful in preventing or delaying complications from diabetes.7
Unoprostone ophthalmic
02/06/04, HealthwiseUnoprostone ophthalmic may cause a change in the color of the eyes. The amount of brown pigment in the eyes may gradually increase during treatment with unoprostone ophthalmic. It is not known if these color changes are harmful or if they are rever
Bimatoprost ophthalmic
10/03/07, HealthwiseBimatoprost ophthalmic may cause a gradual change in the color of your eyes or eyelids and lashes, as well as increased growth or thickness of your eyelashes. These color changes, usually an increase in brown pigment, occur slowly and you may not
Tetrahydrozoline-zinc ophthalmic
02/13/04, HealthwiseApply light pressure to the inside corner of the eye (near the nose) after each drop to prevent the fluid from draining down the tear duct.
Loteprednol and tobramycin ophthalmic
01/10/05, HealthwiseContact your doctor if your symptoms get worse or if you do not see any improvement in the condition after 48 hours.
Nearsightedness (Myopia) - Medications
07/07/07, HealthwiseMedicines are not used to correct nearsightedness (myopia).
Beta-blockers for glaucoma
07/07/06, HealthwiseBeta-blockers lower the pressure inside the eye by reducing how much fluid (aqueous humor) is produced in the eye.
Adrenergic agonists for glaucoma
07/07/06, HealthwiseMost adrenergic agonists reduce the pressure in the eyes by reducing how much fluid (aqueous humor) the eyes produce. They also increase the amount of fluid that drains out of the eyes.
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