Many people use pain drops for the eyes without consulting a doctor. However, this is not recommended. After all, some drugs of this kind block the perception of pain by certain receptors of the organ of vision. They act only locally, without solving the main problem. At the moment, there are several varieties of pain drops: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and anesthetic.
Eye drops anesthetizing
Such anesthetic eye drops are able to block the perception of pain impulses for a short period of time. Such drugs include Lidocoin, Inocain, Alcain, and so on.
After the drug enters the mucous membrane of the eye, anesthesia begins. The effect of the use of such drugs does not last long: from 15 to 20 minutes. Use such tools should:
- For surface anesthesia in surgery of the organs of vision.
- Before removing a foreign body from the surface of the eyeball.
- For eye injuries.
- For some diagnostic manipulations: contact tonometry, gonioscopy, Schirmer test and so on.
When not to use anesthetics
Anesthetic eye drops for local anesthesia can not be used until the specialist determines the main cause of the discomfort. Apply them without consulting a doctor is not worth it. With their prolonged use, damage to the cornea occurs .
Uncontrolled use of anesthetic drops, as well as with the occurrence of neurological pain, visual acuity may decrease, up to its complete loss. In addition, the cornea is severely damaged.
Anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drops
Drops for the eyes are analgesic and anti-inflammatory in a single bottle are prescribed more often than just anesthetics. Similar drugs include Diklo F, Naklof, Indokollir, and so on. The mechanism of their effect is significantly different from local anesthetics. Anti-inflammatory analgesic eye drops reduce the synthesis of those substances that cause inflammation. The effect becomes noticeable almost immediately. The composition of the drops contain non-steroidal components. They are usually prescribed:
- To eliminate pain after laser operations.
- For anesthesia after abdominal surgery in the eyes.
- In diseases caused by the inflammatory process of the eyeballs: scleritis, iridocyclitis.
When the use of non-steroidal drops is prohibited
When using non-steroidal eye drops, it should be borne in mind that visual acuity may decrease, as well as the effect of nebula. Therefore, when prescribing such drugs, the doctor does not recommend driving a vehicle after their use.
With caution, such eye drops should be used for those who have a history of individual intolerance to acetylsalicylic acid. Also, do not abuse the use of such drugs in the presence of an inflammatory process that affects the cornea.
The drug "Octilia"
"Octilia" - eye drops that contain tetrizoline. This active substance of the drug belongs to ฮฑ-adrenergic agonists. The substance has a vasoconstrictor effect. As a result of this, the production of ocular fluid is reduced, and its outflow is also reduced.
How does the drug "Octilia"? Eye drops contain distilled linden and chamomile water. Thanks to these components, the product has a mild anti-inflammatory effect. In addition, the organs of vision become less sensitive to the effects of irritants: mechanical, allergic and chemical.
The main advantage of such a drug is that it begins to act almost instantly. A few minutes after the drug enters the conjunctival sac, vasoconstriction occurs. Anesthetic eye drops โOctiliaโ from 4 to 8 hours. The dosage and method of administration is determined by the attending physician. It is worth noting that such painkillers are prescribed for the eyes after welding.
The drug "Alcain"
"Alkain" - eye drops that do not have color. The drug is sold in bottles equipped with a dispenser. After getting on the surface of the eyeball, the drops are rapidly absorbed and have a local anesthetic effect. The drug begins to act after 30 seconds. The effect does not last long - from 15 to 20 minutes. If repeated anesthesia is required, then the drug is instilled into the eyes again. It is worth noting that Alkain has only a local effect without harm to the body. The main component of the drug is proxymethocaine.
"Alkain" - eye drops that have virtually no side effects, even at high dosages. The drug blocks pain impulses transmitted along the nerve endings. This is achieved due to impaired absorption of sodium chloride. The drug is considered one of the best anesthetics, which is widely used by ophthalmologists.
When appointed
The properties of this drug allow its use for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Most often, Alkain drops are used for interventions lasting a short period of time: cataract removal, suture removal from the organ of vision, removal of a foreign body. The spectrum of use of such a drug is quite large. The drug is instilled when measuring eye pressure, examining and measuring the anterior chamber of the organ of vision, when scraping from the conjunctiva, and so on.
How to use Alkain
The drug is used simply. It is necessary to drip 2 drops and wait a bit. After 30 seconds, the drug will begin to act. The effect will last no more than 20 minutes. With tonometry, getting a scraping from the conjunctiva, one dose is enough. If cataract surgery is performed. That repeated instillation is done after 10 minutes. If surgery is required, which lasts more than half an hour, you can enter a few more drops. After using the drug โAlkainโ, it is recommended to apply a blindfold on the eye, since it will not respond to environmental influences for some time and will lose sensitivity.
"Indocollyr" - eye drops
Instructions for use with this drug is quite simple. Such drops contain indomethacin, which is a substance that has an anti-inflammatory effect. The drug can reduce the production of prostaglandins, affecting the development of the inflammatory process and sensitivity to pain.
Indocollyr is applied only locally. The drug is absorbed into the blood in minimal quantities and causes minor side effects. However, it should be noted that with abuse, the concentration of the main component increases. The drug can act when taken orally. The dosage and course of treatment should be prescribed by a specialist. Otherwise, serious complications may occur. It is strictly necessary to adhere to all the instructions of specialists.
If it is required to use several varieties of eye drops, it is recommended to take a short break between instillation. This will preserve the beneficial properties of drugs for a long time.
Who should not use
"Indocollyr" - eye drops, the instructions for use of which are described below, are not prescribed for patients with hypersensitivity to the substances that make up the drug, as well as intolerance to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and aspirin. It is undesirable to bury the drug in acute rhinitis, bronchial asthma, as well as urticaria.
With caution, such eye drops should be used for those who have problems with blood formation, as well as herpetic keratitis.
Dosage "Indocollyra"
To prevent cystic edema of the macula, the doctor prescribes 1 drop of the drug up to 4 times a day. The course lasts for the postoperative month.
The drug is often prescribed to inhibit intraoperative myosis. Usually, 1 drop of the drug is prescribed every half hour for several hours. Instill the drug before surgery.
Eye drops "Naklof"
This medicine contains diclofenac sodium. This substance perfectly removes inflammation, as well as pain. In addition, "Naklof" - eye drops that reduce the production of prostaglandins in the place where the damage to the organ of vision. As a result, the drug has an analgesic effect.
Most often, the drug is used in surgery. This is due to its unique properties. In addition, the drug does not affect the duration of wound healing. After instillation, "Naklof" does not penetrate into the bloodstream. This avoids the development of some systemic side effects. The dosage, as well as the duration of therapy, must be agreed with the doctor.
Contraindications
Naklof eye drops are contraindicated for pregnant women who are in the third trimester, as well as for children under 18 years of age. In addition, the drug is prohibited for patients who suffer from urticaria, bronchial asthma, rhinitis. With caution, it is worth using drops for those who have an individual intolerance to a certain component of the composition.
Mode of application
Most often prescribed such pain drops for the eyes after trauma and surgery. For prevention, only 1 drop is instilled up to 5 times during the day. It is advisable to use "Naklof" for three hours after surgery or two hours before surgery.
To reduce photophobia and pain, it is recommended to instill 1 drop every 4 hours. The duration, as well as the dosage of the drug, is determined by the attending physician. This is especially important for elderly patients.