Snowblind

Symptoms Snow blindness occurs with a delay within approximately 3-12 hours after exposure to UV radiation, often in the afternoon, evening, or night. It manifests itself in the following symptoms: Unbearable pain in both eyes Foreign body sensation, “sand in the eyes” Trickling of tears Conjunctivitis and redness, conjunctival swelling. Corneal inflammation Eyelid spasm, i.e. … Snowblind

NSAID Eye Drops

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

NSAID

Products Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are available in numerous dosage forms. These include film-coated tablets, tablets, sustained-release tablets, oral suspensions, oral granules, suppositories, NSAID eye drops, lozenges, emulsifying gels, and creams (selection). The first active ingredient from this group was salicylic acid, which was used medicinally in the 19th century in the form of the … NSAID

Diclofenac: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Diclofenac is commercially available in the form of tablets, capsules, soft capsules (liquid caps), dragées, drops, suppositories, as a solution for injection, gel, patches, and eye drops (Voltaren, generics), among others. The analgesic has been approved in many countries since 1974. This article refers to peroral use. For more information, see also diclofenac gel, … Diclofenac: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Diclofenac 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

Cataract Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Cataract manifests itself in painless visual disturbances such as blurred vision, sensitivity to light, glare, reduced vision, disturbances in color vision, seeing a veil of light, and double vision in one eye. It is the most common cause of blindness worldwide. The disease is usually characterized by a slow progression over several years. An … Cataract Causes and Treatment