Optipres Eye Drop is a medication used to treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension by lowering the pressure inside the eye. By reducing this pressure, it helps prevent further vision damage associated with these conditions.
This eye drop should be applied only to the affected eye. Be sure to read the label carefully before use and follow the dosage and duration as directed by your doctor or as mentioned on the packaging. Wash your hands thoroughly before applying the drops. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the medication and wait at least 15 minutes before putting them back in. Continue using the drops for as long as your doctor recommends or as needed.
Common side effects may include redness of the eyes (conjunctival hyperemia), eye pain, small eye bleeds (conjunctival hemorrhage), corneal staining, blurred vision, watery eyes, and decreased sharpness of vision. If these symptoms persist or worsen, inform your doctor—they may offer ways to manage or ease the side effects.
Make sure to tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if you’re taking any other medications. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery immediately after use, as temporary blurred vision may occur. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before starting this medication.
USES OF OPTIPRES EYE DROP
- Treatment of Glaucoma
- Treatment of Ocular hypertension
BENEFITS OF OPTIPRES EYE DROP
In Treatment of Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the health of which is vital for good vision. This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pressure in your eye. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness for people over the age of 60 or older. Optipres Eye Drop is used to reduce swelling and pressure inside the eye. This helps to prevent complications of glaucoma such as blindness and improves vision.
SIDE EFFECTS OF OPTIPRES EYE DROP
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Optipres
- Conjunctival hyperemia
- Eye pain
- Conjunctival hemorrhage
- Eye redness
- Corneal staining
- Blurred vision
- Lacrimation (flow of tears)
- Visual disorder
HOW TO USE OPTIPRES EYE DROP
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
HOW OPTIPRES EYE DROP WORKS
Optipres Eye Drop contains Netarsudil, a rho kinase inhibitor, which is believed to reduce the pressure inside the eyes called intraocular pressure (IOP), by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor through the trabecular meshwork route. Aqueous humor is a transparent water-like fluid in the eye that bathes and nourishes the lens and maintains pressure within the eye. This helps to treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
