Regular eye fatigue, blurred vision, headaches, flickering of "flies" - a person meets with such symptoms with an increase in intraocular pressure. If you ignore these signs and do not carry out timely treatment, a dangerous disease of glaucoma can develop. The consequence of this disease can be a sharp decrease in vision, and in some cases, complete blindness.
Who is at risk?
Everyone can experience eye diseases. Especially critical is the age after 40 years. For preventive purposes, it is necessary to regularly visit an ophthalmologist who will conduct an examination and, if necessary, prescribe therapeutic drops for eye pressure.
Factors affecting the occurrence of intraocular pressure are:
- regular stress;
- strong mental or physical exertion;
- infectious diseases;
- hypertension;
- disorders of the endocrine system;
- menopausal period;
- poisoning with vapors of certain chemicals;
- pathological changes in the structure of the eye.
Regular fundus examinations are necessary for people suffering from overweight and atherosclerosis. Also at risk are patients with a hereditary predisposition to the disease.
Types of drugs to reduce eye pressure
The action of these funds is mainly aimed at reducing the flow of fluid to the eyeball and enriching its tissues with nutrients.
Drops to reduce eye pressure are divided into the following types:
- Cholinomimetics. The action of the drugs is aimed at narrowing the pupil. As a result, the iris of the eye is pulled back, fluid drains from the tissues, and pressure decreases. Side effects include blurred vision and burning. The main disadvantage of drops is their short-term effect - up to 6 hours.
- Sympathomimetics. Preparations of this type affect not only the eyes, but also affect the nervous system. Side effects include redness of the eye, spikes in blood pressure, heart rate fluctuations, and pupil dilation.
- Prostaglandins. These drugs reduce the flow of intraocular fluid and regulate the internal processes of tissues. The action of prostaglandins persists for a long time, up to 24 hours. Side effects are manifested in a slight burning sensation and redness of the eyeball.
Treatment with Betoptik
ActionThese drops are aimed at reducing the release of fluid in the tissues, which reduces internal pressure. The use of the drug relieves the patient of clouding in the eyes and does not cause contraction of their tissues. The therapeutic effect is manifested within two hours after application. Betoptik eye drops are also prescribed in the initial stage of glaucoma.
Usually the drug is used 2 times a day, one drop. In some patients, the normalization of intraocular pressure may not occur immediately, so the first days of treatment are under the supervision of an ophthalmologist.
Side effects of the drug include such local reactions of the body as slight tearing, discomfort, redness of the cornea and photophobia. In some cases, Betoptik eye drops affect the nervous system. Some patients experienced insomnia and short-term depression.
"Xalatan" (eye drops): instructions for use
This drug belongs to the group of prostaglandins. Its action is aimed at increasing the outflow of fluid from the vessels of the eye, which leads to the removal of pressure in its tissues. These drops from eye pressure show their healing effect 4 hours after application, and it lasts for a day.
The drug is the drug most commonly used in the medical treatment of glaucoma and increased intraocular pressure. Xalatan is not recommended during pregnancy and lactation.
Drugapplied at night. One drop of medicine should be applied to the conjunctival sac of the diseased eye. It is undesirable to skip the procedure, the next injection of the drug should be carried out at the usual time.
Side effects
Drops from eye pressure can cause a slight burning sensation on the sensitive mucosa, which eventually disappears on its own. It is important to know that before the procedure it is necessary to remove contact lenses and place them back only after 15 minutes.
Side effects of Xalatan include:
- conjunctivitis;
- changing eye color;
- discomfort when blinking;
- swelling of the mucous membrane of the eye;
- temporary blurred vision;
- allergic reactions.
Driving during treatment is not recommended. Only an ophthalmologist can prescribe a medicine.
"Xalatan" - eye drops, the instructions for which must be carefully read by the patient. If you have any questions or experience side effects, you should contact your doctor right away.
Patient testimonials
When treated with drugs that reduce intraocular pressure, generally favorable prognosis for recovery is noted. Most of the patients who used the eye drops had only positive feedback.
In some cases, after the use of drugs for eye pressure, such an unpleasant symptom as itching of the eyelids was noted, which eventually disappeared on its own.
According to patients, Xalatan eye drops are a powerful tool in the fight against increased eye pressure. However, due to its characteristic side effect of intense iris discoloration, many light-eyed patients discontinued the drug prematurely.
In patients with evenly colored eyes of green, brown shades, their darkening was not observed even during prolonged use of the drug.
During the course of treatment with Betoptik, patients showed a significant decrease in intraocular pressure. The maximum effect was already manifested during the first months of use.
Prevention measures
To avoid an increase in intraocular pressure, you should focus on nutrition and lifestyle. Any work associated with eye strain is excluded, especially a long stay at the computer. It is necessary to avoid heavy physical exertion, exercises that require sharp downward tilts of the head.
He althy eating is encouraged. It is strictly not recommended to drink coffee, strong tea and all types of alcohol. A patient with increased eye pressure should not smoke.
How to administer the medicine correctly?
It would seem that there should be no difficulties during the use of the drug. But in order for a drop of medicine to get to the right place and lead to a therapeutic effect, it is necessary to adhere to a certain technique.
WhenIncorrect administration of the drug can enter the sinuses and be absorbed into the bloodstream. This is fraught with various failures in the activity of the body. Eye pressure drops can cause asthma attacks, heart problems and have a negative effect on the patient's nervous system.
So, let's start the procedure.
- Tip your head back well.
- Gently pull back the lower eyelid and look up. A small bag should form between the skin and the eye.
- Take one drop of medicine out of the vial and shake it into a bag.
- Close your eye and use your free finger to gently press down on the area near your nose. Hold for at least 2 minutes.
Before you put drops in your eyes, you need to wash your hands several times with soap and water. Never touch the tip of the vial with your fingers.
Methods of instillation of medicine in special situations
If you use multiple drugs, you need to be extremely careful. Before dripping drops into the eyes, you should ask your doctor about what interval should be between procedures. Be sure to follow the guidelines and keep to the allotted time.
- A patient who uses contact lenses needs to know exactly whether they should be removed during the instillation of the medicine.
- If you have severe hand tremors, get help from others. There are also special devices for the precise administration of drugs, which can be obtained from a doctor and purchased at a pharmacy.
- If the medicine needs to be dripped on a child, it is better to put him on his back during the procedure.
Features of use and prices of drugs
It is very important to dose your eye drops correctly. The use of the drug requires strict adherence to the instructions and following all the recommendations of the attending physician.
While using eye drops, do not touch the vial to eyelashes, skin or other surfaces. This can lead to the entry of bacteria, which will certainly cause an inflammatory process.
To avoid harm to the eyes, do not use the product beyond its expiration date. Some drugs need to be stored at a certain temperature in the refrigerator.
Pharmacy provides a wide range of medicines, and sometimes it is not easy to choose eye drops. The price of drugs mainly depends on the manufacturer, its valuable components and quality. The cost of Betoptik eye drops in different regions of Russia varies from 200 to 300 rubles. The average price of Xalatan is 550 rubles.
If you experience dryness, severe swelling or an allergic reaction after using the product, you should consult an ophthalmologist. He will prescribe the appropriate treatment to relieve these unpleasant symptoms.
