Foreign body sensation in the eye: description The cornea is the part of the eyeball located in front of the pupil. It has no blood vessels, but is equipped with numerous pain-sensitive sensors and is covered only by a thin tear film. This makes the cornea one of the most sensitive structures in the body. … Foreign Body Sensation in the Eye: What to Do?
This active ingredient is in Bepanthen eye drops Bepanthen eye drops belong to the ophthalmic family (preparations for use on the eye) and contain two important active ingredients. Dexpanthenol and sodium hyaluronate. Dexpanthenol is converted to vitamin B5 in the body and, as a component of coenzyme A, is involved in many metabolic reactions. It … Bepanthen eye drops: how they work
Products Dexpanthenol is commercially available in the form of creams, ointments (wound healing ointments), gels, lotions, solutions, lip balms, eye drops, nasal sprays, nasal ointments and foams, among others (selection). These are approved drugs, cosmetics and medical devices. Creams and ointments typically contain 5% of the active ingredient. The best-known brand containing the ingredient is … Dexpanthenol
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
Products Isotretinoin is commercially available in capsule and gel form (Roaccutane, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1983 (United States: 1982, Accutane). This article refers to the capsules. See also under isotretinoin gel. Structure and properties Isotretinoin (C20H28O2, Mr = 300.4 g/mol) exists as a yellow to light orange crystalline powder that … Isotretinoin
Products Tear substitutes are available as eye drops or eye gels in the form of single doses (monodoses, SDU, UD) and in vials. The monodoses do not contain preservatives and are usually suitable for contact lens wearers. The vials may contain a preservative and have a limited shelf life after opening. However, there are those … Tear Substitute
Symptoms Possible symptoms of viral conjunctivitis include unilateral or bilateral redness, itching, burning, eye tearing, a foreign body sensation, lymph node swelling, and bleeding. It is often accompanied by inflammation of the cornea (keratitis). Itching, watery eyes, bilateral findings and other allergic symptoms indicate allergic conjunctivitis. However, differentiation based on clinical signs is generally difficult … Viral Conjunctivitis
Symptoms The so-called “chlorine allergy” manifests itself after a visit to the swimming pool in the following possible complaints: Skin reactions such as redness, eczema, itching, dry skin and hives. Eye irritation Upper and lower respiratory tract irritation: cough, bronchospasm. Exacerbation or triggering of pulmonary or allergic diseases. Causes The water in many swimming pools … Chlorine Allergy
Products Povidone K 25 is commercially available in the form of eye drops in dropper bottles and as monodoses (Oculac, Protagent). It has been approved in many countries since 1990. Structure and properties Povidone consists of linear polymers of 1-ethenylpyrollidin-2-one. The different types of povidone are characterized by the viscosity of their solutions, expressed by … Povidone K 25
Products Lifitegrast was approved in the United States in 2016 and in many countries in December 2018 as single-dose eye drops (Xiidra, pronounced Saidra in English). Structure and properties Lifitegrast (C29H24Cl2N2O7S, Mr = 615.5 g/mol) is a tetrahydroisoquinoline derivative. It exists as a white powder that is soluble in water. Effects Lifitegrast (ATC S01XA25) has … Lifitegrast
Products In many countries, few eye ointments are currently on the market because eye drops are more commonly used. Some eye drops are available without prescription, while others are available only with a doctor’s prescription. Structure and properties Eye ointments are semisolid and sterile preparations for application to the eye, intended for use on the … Eye Ointments Uses
Products Eyebright eye drops are available from various suppliers in vials and in the form of single doses. In addition to mono, combination preparations are also commercially available. Ingredients Eye drops contain a dilute or homeopathic preparation of eyebright herb (e.g. , , Scrophulariaceae). Effects Eyebright eye drops are believed to have soothing, moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, … Eyebright Eye Drops
