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Generic drug: dorzolamide hydrochloride-timolol maleate Brand name: Cosopt What is Cosopt (dorzolamide hydrochloride-timolol maleate), and how does it work? Cosopt (dorzolamide hydrochloride-timolol maleate) is a prescription eye drop solution that contains two medicines, dorzolamide hydrochloride called an ophthalmic carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and timolol maleate called a beta-blocker. Cosopt is used to lower high pressure in …

Generic drug: latanoprost Brand name: Xelpros What is Xelpros (latanoprost) ophthalmic emulsion, and how does it work? Xelpros (latanoprost) ophthalmic emulsion is a prostaglandin F2a analog indicated for reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma, or ocular hypertension. What are the side effects of Xelpros? Common side effects of Xelpros include: eye pain/stinging, ocular hyperemia, eye redness, …

Eye infection Yellow discharge from the eyes is your body trying to fight an infections. This may be caused by chemicals in your eyes, extended contact lense use, irritant in your eye, fungi, parasites and amoebas. Your eyes, like every other organ in your body, can become infected by bacteria, fungus, or viruses. When an infection happens, your eyes react …

Generic drug: loteprednol etabonate Brand name: Lotemax What is Lotemax (loteprednol etabonate), and how does it work? Lotemax Ophthalmic Ointment (loteprednol etabonate) is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of post-operative inflammation and pain following ocular (eye) surgery. Lotemax Ophthalmic Ointment is available as a generic named loteprednol etabonate eye drops. What are the side effects of Lotemax? Side effects …

What is papilledema? Papilledema is not common, but signs and symptoms include headaches, vomiting and nausea, ringing in the ears, blurry or double vision or visual blackouts. Papilledema is a condition in which your optic nerves swell because of high brain pressure. The optic nerves connect your retina to the visual cortex in your brain, and they're considered an extension …

Generic drug: brimonidine tartrate Brand Qoliana: Qoliana What is Qoliana (brimonidine tartrate) ophthalmic solution, and how does it work? Qoliana (brimonidine tartrate) ophthalmic solution is a selective alpha-2-adrenergic agonist used for the lowering of intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Qoliana is available in generic form. What are the side effects of Qoliana? Common side effects of …

An illustration shows two types of styes.Source: MedicineNet Facts you should know about a sty (stye) There are two distinct types of styes: hordeolum and chalazion. Each has different causes and treatments. A hordeolum is a blockage of one of the sweat glands found in the skin of the lid and base of the eyelashes, or one of the small …

What is Lucentis, and how does it work? Generic drug: ranibizumab Brand name: Lucentis Lucentis (ranibizumab) Injection is a monoclonal antibody that works by slowing the growth of abnormal new blood vessels in the eye and decreasing leakage from these blood vessels used to treat the wet form of age-related macular degeneration.  It is also used to treat diabetic retinopathy (DR), diabetic …

Contact lenses are thin discs made of a transparent material that fits over the cornea Contact lenses are thin discs made of a transparent material that fits over the cornea (clear front layer of the eye). These are used to correct the refractive error. The doctor will select the best types of lenses after a proper eye examination. Contact lenses …

A-scan and B-scan are both ultrasound exams used to evaluate the eye. A-scan and B-scan are both types of ultrasound examinations performed for eye evaluation. A detailed eye examination tells not only about the structures of the eyes but also about any underlying health conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes.  Several techniques have evolved for the routine examination …