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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...]
What is Blepharitis? Blepharitis is characterized by chronic inflammation of the eyelids especially in the area of the eyelashes. The severity and duration can vary significantly. In many cases it is a long standing problem. Chronic blepharitis contributes to the development of dry eye syndrome … [Read more...]
Treating Chronic and Acute Diseases of the Surface of the Eye Using ProKera® There are many eyes diseases, ocular injuries, or ocular surgeries that can have problems with healing and/or can cause significant scarring. This can lead to permanent ocular pain, redness, and loss of vision. Some of … [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...]
What is a Chalazion? A Chalazion is a very common eye disease which is usually characterized by swelling and/or nodule of the eyelid. It occurs more often on the upper eyelid versus the lower eyelid. This is secondary to the greater number of meibomian glands in the upper eyelid. The prevalence … [Read more...]
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What is Zylet®? Zylet® is a combination of a corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory) and tobramycin (antibiotic) in a sterile multiuse bottle for ophthalmic use. How Does Zylet® Work? Corticosteroids inhibit the inflammatory reaction to inciting agents or diseases. It is thought to … [Read more...]
What is a Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction? It is a blockage of the tear drainage system. The tears drain from the eye into the nose. There is an opening of the drainage system on the medial portion of the eyelids called the puncta. The canaliculi (canals or ducts) drain the tears into the … [Read more...]
What is Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction? It is the failure of the nasolacrimal duct (a drainage duct or pathway starting at the nasal corner of the eyelids and emptying into the nose) to develop fully and not complete its path into the nasal cavity. There is a blockage of the tear … [Read more...]
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What is Moxeza™? Moxeza™ is a 8-methoxy fluoroquinolone anti-infective agent with a diazabicyclononyl ring at the C 7 position. How Does Moxeza™ Work? The anti-infective activity results from the inhibition of the topoisomerase II and topoisomerase IV. DNA gyrase is an … [Read more...]
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What is Vigamox®? Vigamox® is a sterile topical ophthalmic solution comprising 8-methoxy fluoroquinolone anti-infective product. How Does Vigamox® Work? Vigamox® inhibits the topoisomerase IV. DNA gyrase is an essential enzyme involved in the replication, transcription, and … [Read more...]
