Regular eye fatigue, visual impairment, headaches, flickering of “flies” - a person encounters such symptoms with an increase in intraocular pressure. If you ignore these signs and do not conduct timely treatment, a dangerous glaucoma disease can develop. The consequence of this ailment can be a sharp decrease in vision, and in some cases complete blindness.
Who is at risk?
Any person can face eye diseases . Particularly critical is age after 40 years. For preventive purposes, it is necessary to regularly visit an ophthalmologist who will conduct an examination and, if necessary, prescribe therapeutic drops for eye pressure.
Factors affecting the occurrence of intraocular pressure are:
- regular stress;
- strong mental or physical stress;
- infectious diseases;
- hypertension;
- disruption of the endocrine system;
- menopause
- vapor poisoning of certain chemicals;
- pathological changes in the structure of the eye.
Regular examination of the fundus is necessary for people who are overweight and atherosclerosis. Also at risk are patients with a hereditary predisposition to the disease.
Types of drugs to reduce eye pressure
Basically, the action of these funds is aimed at reducing the flow of fluid to the eyeball and enriching its tissues with nutrients.
Drops to reduce eye pressure are divided into the following types:
- Cholinomimetics. The action of drugs is aimed at narrowing the pupil. As a result, the iris of the eye is pulled back, fluid flows from the tissues, and the pressure decreases. Side effects include blurred vision and burning. The main disadvantage of drops is their short-term effect - up to 6 hours.
- Sympathomimetics. Drugs of this type affect not only the eyes, but also affect the nervous system. Side effects include redness of the eye, a jump in blood pressure, a malfunction in the heart rate, and dilated pupil.
- Prostaglandins. These drugs reduce the flow of intraocular fluid and regulate the internal processes of tissues. The action of prostaglandins lasts a long time, up to 24 hours. Side effects are manifested in a slight burning and redness of the eyeball.
Treatment with Betoptic
The action of these drops is aimed at reducing the release of fluid in the tissues, which helps to reduce internal pressure. Using the drug relieves the patient from blurred eyes and does not cause contraction of their tissues. The therapeutic effect is manifested within two hours after application. Eye drops "Betoptic" are also prescribed in the initial stage of glaucoma.
Typically, the drug is used 2 times a day in one drop. In some patients, normalization of intraocular pressure may not occur immediately, so the first days of treatment are supervised by an ophthalmologist.
Side effects of the drug include such local reactions of the body as slight lacrimation, discomfort, redness of the cornea, and photophobia. In some cases, Betoptik eye drops affect the nervous system. Some patients experienced insomnia and a short-term depressive state.
Xalatan (eye drops): instructions for use
This drug belongs to the group of prostaglandins. Its action is aimed at increasing the outflow of fluid from the vessels of the eye, which leads to a release of pressure in its tissues. Data drops from eye pressure show their healing effect 4 hours after application, and it persists for a day.
The drug is the tool that is most often used in the treatment of glaucoma and increased intraocular pressure. Xalatan is not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation.
The drug is used at night. One drop of the medicine should be applied to the conjunctival sac of the sick eye. It is undesirable to skip the procedure, the next injection of the drug should be carried out at the usual time.
Side effects
Drops from eye pressure can cause a slight burning sensation on the sensitive mucosa, which over time passes on its own. It is important to know that before the procedure it is necessary to remove contact lenses and place them back only after 15 minutes.
Side effects of the drug "Xalatan" include:
- conjunctivitis;
- change in the shade of the eyes;
- discomfort when blinking;
- swelling of the mucous membrane of the eye;
- temporary blurred vision;
- allergic reactions.
Driving during treatment is not recommended. Only an ophthalmologist can prescribe a medicine.
"Xalatan" - eye drops, the instructions for which must be carefully read by the patient. In case of questions or manifestations of side effects, you should immediately contact your doctor.
Patient Reviews
In the treatment of drugs that reduce intraocular pressure, generally favorable prognosis for recovery is noted. Most patients using eye drops reviews were only positive.
In some cases, after the use of drugs for eye pressure, an unpleasant symptom such as itching of the eyelids, which eventually passed on its own, was noted.
According to patients, Xalatan eye drops are a powerful tool in the fight against high eye pressure. However, due to its characteristic side effect in the form of an intense change in the color of the iris, many patients with bright eyes prematurely stopped using the drug.
In patients with uniformly colored eyes of green, brown shades, their darkening was not observed even during prolonged use of the drug.
During the course of treatment with Betoptic, patients showed a significant decrease in intraocular pressure. The maximum effect was already apparent during the first months of use.
Disease Prevention
To avoid increased intraocular pressure, you should focus on nutrition and lifestyle. Any work related to eye strain, especially a long stay at the computer, is excluded. It is necessary to avoid heavy physical exertion, exercises, for the implementation of which it is necessary to perform sharp tilts of the head down.
A healthy diet is welcome. Strongly not recommended to drink coffee, strong tea and all types of alcohol. A patient with high eye pressure is not allowed to smoke.
How to administer the medicine?
It would seem that there should not be any difficulties during the use of the drug. But in order for a drop of medicine to get to the right place and lead to a therapeutic effect, it is necessary to adhere to a certain technique.
With incorrect administration, the drug can enter the sinuses and absorb into the bloodstream. This is fraught with various malfunctions in the body. Drops from eye pressure can cause asthma attacks, disturbances in the work of the heart and have a negative effect on the patient’s nervous system.
So, we proceed to the procedure.
- Throw back your head well.
- Gently pull the lower eyelid, and look up. A small sac should form between the skin and the eye.
- Take one drop of the medicine from the vial and shake it in the bag.
- Close your eye and gently press down with your free finger in the area near the nose. Hold for at least 2 minutes.
Before dripping drops in the eyes, it is necessary to wash your hands several times with soap. Never allow your fingertips to touch the bubble.
Methods for instilling medicine in special situations
If you use several drugs, you need to be extremely careful. Before as instill drops in the eyes should be consulted with the doctor about what the gap should be between the procedures. Be sure to follow the recommendations and keep the prescribed time.
- A patient who uses contact lenses needs to know exactly whether they should be removed during instillation of the medicine.
- If you have severe tremors in your hands, take outside help. There are also special devices for the accurate administration of drugs, which you can find out from your doctor and purchase at a pharmacy.
- If the medicine needs to be instilled into the child, it is better to put it on the back during the procedure.
Features of use and prices of drugs
It is very important to dose eye drops correctly. The use of the drug requires strict adherence to the instructions and following all the recommendations of the attending physician.
During use, eye drops should not touch the eyelashes, skin, or other surfaces with the bubble. This can lead to the ingress of bacteria, which will certainly cause an inflammatory process.
In order not to harm the eyes, you can not use the product longer than its shelf life. Some preparations must be stored at a certain temperature in the refrigerator.
Pharmacies provide a wide range of medications, and it’s sometimes difficult to choose eye drops. The price of drugs mainly depends on the manufacturer, its valuable components and quality. The cost of Betoptik eye drops in different regions of Russia varies from 200 to 300 rubles. The average price of the drug "Xalatan" is 550 rubles.
If dryness, severe swelling or an allergic reaction occurs after using the product, consult an ophthalmologist. He will prescribe appropriate treatment to relieve these unpleasant symptoms.