Products Indometacin has been approved in many countries since 1999 in the form of eye drops (Indophtal, Indophtal UD). Structure and properties Indomethacin (C19H16ClNO4, Mr = 357.8 g/mol) is an indoleacetic acid derivative. It exists as a white to yellow crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. Effects Indomethacin (ATC S01BC01) has analgesic and … Indomethacin Eye Drops
Products Nepafenac is commercially available as an eye drop suspension in two different concentrations (Nevanac). It has been approved in many countries since 2008. Structure and properties Nepafenac (C15H14N2O2, Mr = 254.3 g/mol) exists as a yellow powder. It is an amide analog and a prodrug of amfenac. It passes rapidly through the cornea and … Nepafenac
Introduction Currently, the only successful treatment for cataracts is surgery. It is important to determine the underlying cause. As with all treatable diseases, an operation can only bring long-term improvement if the underlying disease is treated appropriately. Today, cataract surgery is a common method and probably the most frequently performed operation worldwide. Through many years … Cataract surgery
Risks during cataract surgery Risks during, immediately after and within the first 24 hours after surgery: One week to one month after: Two to four months afterwards: Bleeding Bruise in the eye or blue eye Gap in the cornea caused by the incision Infection or internal eye inflammation Glaucoma (glaucoma) Pronounced astigmatism Retinal detachment Rupture … Risks during cataract surgery | Cataract surgery
Costs of an operation In Germany, the standard operation is completely covered by the health insurance companies, whereby a foldable intraocular lens (IOL) is inserted into the eye. Additional options or alternative surgical methods are also available, which are associated with additional costs for the patient. For example, there is a choice of femto-cataract laser … Costs of an operation | Cataract surgery
Complications and side effects Cataract surgery is one of the safest and – with 7000 operations per year in Germany alone – one of the most frequently performed routine operations worldwide and the side effects and complications are extremely low. 97 to 99 percent of all cataract operations performed are completely free of complications. Nevertheless, … Complications and side effects | Cataract surgery
Effects NSAIDs (ATC S01BC) have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. The effects are due to inhibition of the synthesis of prostaglandins by inhibition of cyclooxygenase. Indications Pain and inflammation after cataract surgery. Postoperative inflammation Cystoid macular edema Posttraumatic ocular inflammation, e.g., snow blindness. Pain after surgery on the eye Inhibition of miosis during surgical procedures. Not … NSAID Eye Drops
Products Diclofenac eye drops are commercially available from several manufacturers (Dicloabak, Difen-Stulln, Voltaren Ophtha). They have been approved in many countries since 1994. Because of the potential adverse effects of preservatives on the eye, unpreserved monodoses for single use are also available. Furthermore, dicloabak was launched in many countries in 2012. This is a 10-ml … Diclofenac Eye Drops
