Keratoplasty: Treatment, Effect & Risks

Keratoplasty is the term used to describe an operation on the cornea of the eye. In this procedure, a corneal transplant takes place. What is keratoplasty? Keratoplasty is the name given to an operation on the cornea of the eye. In this procedure, a corneal transplant takes place. Keratoplasty is one of the eye surgeries. … Keratoplasty: Treatment, Effect & Risks

Moxifloxacin

Products Moxifloxacin is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets, as an infusion solution, and eye drops (Avalox, Vigamox eye drops). It has been approved in many countries since 1999. Generic versions of the tablets went on sale in 2014. This article refers to oral administration; see also moxifloxacin eye drops. Structure and properties … Moxifloxacin

Sympathomimetics

Products Sympathomimetics are commercially available, for example, in the form of tablets, capsules, granules, injectable solutions, eye drops, and nasal sprays. Structure and properties Sympathomimetics are structurally derived from the natural neurotransmitters epinephrine and norepinephrine. Effects Sympathomimetics have sympathomimetic properties, meaning that they promote the effects of the sympathetic nervous system, a portion of the … Sympathomimetics

Olopatadine

Products Olopatadine is commercially available in the form of eye drops (Opatanol). It has been approved in many countries since 2003. Structure and properties Olopatadine (C21H23NO3, Mr = 337.41 g/mol) is present in drugs as olopatadine hydrochloride. It is a dihydrodibenzoxepin derivative with a tricyclic structure. Effects Olopatadine (ATC S01GX09) has antihistamine, antiallergic, and mast … Olopatadine

Ketorolac

Products Ketorolac commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets, as a solution for injection (Tora-Dol), and as eye drops (Acular, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1992. Structure and properties Ketorolac (C15H13NO3, Mr = 255.7 g/mol) is present in drugs in the form of the salt ketorolactrometamol (= ketorolactromethamine), see also … Ketorolac

Ketotifen

Products Ketotifen is commercially available in tablet form and as eye drops (Zaditen, Zabak). It has been approved in many countries since 1977. See also under ketotifen eye drops. Structure and properties Ketotifen (C19H19NOS, Mr = 309.43 g/mol) is a tricyclic benzocycloheptathiophene derivative structurally related to pizotifen (Mosegor, out of commerce). It is present in … Ketotifen

Boric Acid

Products Boric acid is contained in eye drops as an excipient. In Germany, it belongs to the so-called “questionable prescription drugs” and should be used exclusively for healing waters and buffers in eye drops and for homeopathics (from D4). This is justified by a lack of efficacy and the risk of resorptive poisoning. This requirement … Boric Acid

Emedastine

Products Emedastine is commercially available in the form of eye drops (Emadine). It has been approved in many countries since 1999. Structure and properties Emedastine (C17H26N4O, Mr = 302.41 g/mol) is a benzimidazole and a methyl diazepine derivative. It is present in drugs as emedastinidifumarate, a white powder that is soluble in water. Effects Emedastine … Emedastine

Retinitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Doctors understand by the term retinitis an inflammation of the eye retina. Triggered by various factors, it can lead to complete loss of vision as it progresses. What is retinitis? Retinitis is an inflammation of the retina, often triggered by infections. The course of the disease can be characterized by harmless symptoms, but can also … Retinitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment