Eyes & Vision: Medications

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  • Hyperosmotics for glaucoma

    07/07/06, Healthwise

    Hyperosmotics draw water out of the fluid (aqueous humor) inside the eyes, decreasing the amount of fluid inside the eyes.

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  • Corticosteroids for multiple sclerosis

    03/23/06, Healthwise

    Methylprednisolone, prednisone, and dexamethasone are corticosteroids. These medications shorten multiple sclerosis (MS) attacks by reducing inflammation on the brain and spinal cord.

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  • Diabetic Retinopathy - Medications

    04/13/07, Healthwise

    There 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

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  • Unoprostone ophthalmic

    02/06/04, Healthwise

    Unoprostone 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

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  • Bimatoprost ophthalmic

    10/03/07, Healthwise

    Bimatoprost 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

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  • Tetrahydrozoline-zinc ophthalmic

    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Apply 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.

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  • Loteprednol and tobramycin ophthalmic

    01/10/05, Healthwise

    Contact your doctor if your symptoms get worse or if you do not see any improvement in the condition after 48 hours.

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  • Nearsightedness (Myopia) - Medications

    07/07/07, Healthwise

    Medicines are not used to correct nearsightedness (myopia).

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  • Beta-blockers for glaucoma

    07/07/06, Healthwise

    Beta-blockers lower the pressure inside the eye by reducing how much fluid (aqueous humor) is produced in the eye.

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  • Adrenergic agonists for glaucoma

    07/07/06, Healthwise

    Most 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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