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What is Ocudox? Ocudox is a broad-spectrum synthetically derived antibiotic derived from oxytetracycline. How Does Ocudox Work? Ocudox is predominantly bacteriostatic and it is believed to have its antibiotic effect by the inhibition of protein synthesis. It is also thought to have an … [Read more...]
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What are Dry Eyes? Dry Eye Syndrome is a chronic eye disease characterized by a decrease in the tear film on the surface of the eye. The incidence of dry eyes is approximately 20 million Americans or more. People with dry eye syndrome or dry eyes complain of burning, watering, red eyes, itching, … [Read more...]
What is Zioptan? Zioptan is a fluorinated analog of prostaglandin F2alpha ophthalmic sterile preservative free solution. How Does It Work? Zioptan is a selective FP prostanoid receptor agonist which is thought to reduce the intraocular pressure by increasing uveoscleral outflow. Reason for Using … [Read more...]
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What is Eylea? Eylea is a recombinant fusion protein consisting of portions of human VEGF receptors formulated for intravitreal injection. It acts by providing a false receptor that binds VEGF-A and PIGF. How Does Eylea Work? Eylea works by inhibiting the vascular endothelial growth factor-A … [Read more...]
FDA Approves a New Treatment for Macular Degeneration The FDA approved a new treatment for improving the vision of people who suffer vision loss from severe macular degeneration. End-stage macular degeneration is the advanced form of age-related macular degeneration with severe loss of central … [Read more...]
What are Allergies Involving the Eyes? The eye reacts to a substance (must be a protein molecule) in the environment that the person’s body or eye is sensitive to and that substance is called an allergen. This causes the eye to become inflamed. People with eye allergies will commonly have … [Read more...]
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What is Lotemax®? Lotemax® is a sterile anti-inflammatory corticosteroid ointment for topical ocular use. How Does Lotemax® Work? Corticosteroids inhibit the inflammation caused by a variety of inciting agents, injuries, and surgery. They inhibit edema, fibrin deposition, fibroblast … [Read more...]
What is Mitomycin C? Mitomycin C is an aziridine-containing product derived from Streptomyces caesystosus or Streptomyces lavendulae bacteria. Mitomycin C is used as a chemotherapeutic agent due to its anti-tumor antibiotic effect. It has other uses in eye care due to its ability to decrease … [Read more...]
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Multi-Purpose Disinfection Solution for Contact Lenses What is Opti-Free? Opti-Free is a sterile solution with active ingredients Tearglyde® (proprietary dual action reconditioning system) and Tetronic® with Polyquad® and Aldox® preservatives. Reason for Using Opti-Free Solution Opti-Free is … [Read more...]
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What is Latisse? Latisse is a prostaglandin analog used for the treatment of hypotrichosis. It increases the length, thickness and darkness of the eyelashes. The FDA approved Latisse for the treatment of hypotrichosis in 2008. The drug was first used in treating glaucoma in 2001 and it was noted … [Read more...]
