Eye drops for dry eye treatment
Eye drops for dry eye treatment are formulated to replicate natural tears and provide instant dry eye relief. Also called artificial tears, they hydrate and protect the eyes the natural way. They generally consist of water, electrolytes, carbohydrates, lipids, and a variety of proteins functioning as enzymes such as lysozome, lactoferrin, and IgA antibodies. Artificial tears, however, cannot duplicate the complex composition of natural tears.
Eye drops for allergy treatment
Eye drops for allergy treatment are formulated to relieve minor eye discomforts due to allergy such as itching, redness, strain, blurriness, and fatigue. They can only be used for treating slight irritations that do not last for an extended period. They can be bought over the counter.
Special medication eye drops
Special medication eye drops are formulated for special conditions involving major eye treatments such as glaucoma, cataract, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Ingredients may include steroids (e.g. dexamethasone), antihistamines, beta-receptor blockers, sympathomimetics, parasympatholytics (e.g. tropicamide or atropine), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), parasympathomimetics (e.g. pilocarpine), prostaglandins, and topical anesthetics.
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