Dry Eye Overview
Dry eyes occur when the quality or quantity of tear production in the eyes isn't enough to keep the ocular surface well lubr...
Dry Eye & Allergy
Eye Allergies Overview
An eye allergy is a disorder of the immune system that affects the eye, causing an overreaction to certain environmental irritants. It is relatively common and only rarely threatens vision in those affected. Eye allergies are quite common in most people. T...
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic conjunctivitis is caused by reactions to allergens in the environment. It causes inflammation to the conjunctiva (the t...
Allergy Shots
Allergy shots or allergen immunotherapy refer to treatment with frequent injections over time to reduce or stop allergic reactions. An eye allergy (allergic conjunctivitis) is an adverse immune reaction triggered by contact with an irritating substance (al...
Antihistamines
Antihistamines refer to medications used to relieve a person of symptoms of allergies such as conjunctivitis (allergic and seasonal) and other conditions such as hives and hay fever. An allergy is a reaction or immune response to allergens, harmless substa...
Artificial Tears Vademecum
Artificial tears vademecum allows the user to filter with different criteria like components, preservatives, active principles etc. It is available in English as well as Spanish. Tap to load the artificial tear vademecum. It may take some time to load t...
Decongestant Eye Drops
Decongestant eye drops refer to liquid medications used to alleviate the symptoms of eye allergy, which include tearing, burning sensation, itchiness, red eyes, swollen eyelid, and a feeling that something is in the eye. In very rare cases, eye allergies c...
Dry Eye Prescription Medications
Prescription medications are medicines that are obtained only with a doctor's prescription. All types of medication have the potential of causing harmful effects. Therefore, doctors usually consider the risks and benefits of a drug before making prescr...
Dry Eye Treatment Options
Dry eye refers to a condition where the eyes do not make enough tears or do not produce the right type of tears. Tears are essential for nourishing and lubricating the eyes, maintaining the eye's health, and providing clear vision. The condition can b...
Fluorometholone 0.1%
Fluorometholone 0.1% ointment is indicated for the treatment of corticosteroid-responsive inflammation of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea and anterior segment of the globe....
Home Remedies for Dry Eyes
Dry eyes describe a condition where the eyes do not make enough tears or do not produce the right type of tears. The eyes need to be nourished and lubricated, a role played by tears, which helps maintain the eye's health and provide clear vision. In dr...
Inserts for Dry Eye Treatment
Ocular inserts are usually small clear tubes that look like grains of rice. They are often used to treat dry eyes when treatment with artificial tears is not successful. Also Known As Eye inserts Ocular inserts Types Lacrisert (Hydroxypropyl cel...
Intense Pulsed Light
Intense pulsed light (IPL) refers to a procedure that uses a non-laser high-intensity light source in treating meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). MGD is a condition that results from oils that harden and clog the eyelids’ meibomian glands. In IPL, li...
LipiFlow
LipiFlow is a procedure to remove blocked or clogged oils to treat meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). The glands produce oils that make up the tear film's lipid layer. When the glands are blocked, they cannot secrete enough oil essential for preventing...
Mast Cell Stabilizer
Mast cell stabilizers are often used in combination with antihistamines to treat allergic conjunctivitis or eye infection. The antihistamines help relieve itchiness while the mast cell stabilizers help to inhibit allergic mediators being released from mast...
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction- MGD
Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) refers to a condition......
Ocular Rosacea
Ocular rosacea is an inflammation of the eyes, associated with the dermatological condition known as rosacea. Rosacea affects parts such as the face and chest. When it occurs on the skin, the condition can often be confused with acne. According to reports,...
Tear Duct Blockage Surgery
Tear duct blockage refers to the partial or complete obstruction of the eye’s drainage system. When the eye’s drainage system is blocked, it can lead to irritated, watery, or chronically infected eyes. Children may be affected by a congenital b...
Warm Compresses
Warm compresses are an effective, safe, and user-friendly form of treatment to relieve a patient of dry eye or meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) symptoms. Dry eye syndrome refers to a condition where the tears cannot provide adequate lubrication for the ey...
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation/swelling of the conjunctiva. Depending on the causative agent, conjunctivitis can be contagious. The conjunctiva is the transparent membrane that layers the sclera. Once infected or exposed to an irritant/allergen, it may ...
Pink Eye- Allergic (Allergic Conjunctivitis)
Allergic conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva due to an allergy. The conjunctiva is a clear mucous membrane covering the front part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids. Allergens causing inflammation vary among patients. This di...
Prednisolone Acetate 1%
Prednisolone acetate 1% is indicated for the treatment of steroid-responsive inflammation of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe....
Special Contact Lenses for Dry Eye
Contact lenses have so far been an efficient and widely accepted alternative to glasses. They can be worn without necessarily changing a person’s appearance and are very comfortable, making them highly convenient in the modern age. However, this may ...
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