Guide to Eye Diseases

Use NAC eye drops to treat cataracts

Cataracts involve damage to the eye’s natural lens, which is comprised of mostly water and protein. Individuals of old ages are very likely to develop a “cloud” over an area of the eye, because of some of the proteins clustering together.

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Study Results of Glaucoma

Professor Isaac Schweitzer from University of Melbourne described a severe case of depression directly associated with the use of glaucoma eye drops. He pointed out in the October issue of the Medical Journal of Australia that glaucoma eye drops such as beta-blockers should be avoided by older people in controlling high eye pressure.

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Eye drops and medications for glaucoma

In most cases, glaucoma eye drops are enough to control IOP and prevent eye damage. Glaucoma surgeries are always expensive and involve certain complications. For good candidates, the doctor may prescribe more than one type of drops to get best effects. These eye drops can bring down the high IOP.

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Causes and treatments of eye allergies

It is estimated that about 75% of allergies are associated with eyes, which are mostly hereditary. These allergies are mainly caused by pollen, mold, dust, pet dander, foods, bee stings and even certain eye drops. Most of them are airborne. If you are allergic to eye drops, they are most likely to contain preservative.

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OTC and prescription eye drops and ointments

There are many eye problems such as dry eye and itching, for which eye drop and ointment are important. Eye drop and ointment are available both in over-the-counter (OTC) type and prescription type. Eye drops can ease many more eye problems, including redness, allergies, soreness, swelling, mattering, and infections.

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