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Are Optidex-T And Tymer Safe Medication For The Eyes?
I don't know if you can help. But really worried about a friend of mine in Egypt. I paid for his prosthesis in his eye. It was a great success. But he seems to think he will take. Optidex t and tymer for the rest of his life. I searched these. And think one is an antibiotic and one a steroid. Isn't that dangerous ?
Thu, 13 Oct 2016
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1. optidex-T eye drops contains tobramycin & dexamethasone used to treat bacterial infection of the eyes and since dose depends upon patient's allergic history, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions and shouldn't be stopped suddenly to prevent rebound effects but tapering of the medicine is necessary
PS. prolonged topical use of corticosteroids may bring about glaucoma, affecting the optic nerve, causing alterations in the vision thus talk with your attending doctor or consult an Ophthalmologist if the condition persists or worsens later on.
2. Tymer eye drops contain gatifloxacin indicated for bacterial conjuctivitis and apart from hypersensitivity no other contraindication is there [if using topically]
PS. In both the eye drops one thing to remember is that if using lenses they should be removed before instilling them in eye and to be used 15 minutes after instillation of the medicine
Thanks for contacting HCM with your health concern.
1. optidex-T eye drops contains tobramycin & dexamethasone used to treat bacterial infection of the eyes and since dose depends upon patient's allergic history, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions and shouldn't be stopped suddenly to prevent rebound effects but tapering of the medicine is necessary
PS. prolonged topical use of corticosteroids may bring about glaucoma, affecting the optic nerve, causing alterations in the vision thus talk with your attending doctor or consult an Ophthalmologist if the condition persists or worsens later on.
2. Tymer eye drops contain gatifloxacin indicated for bacterial conjuctivitis and apart from hypersensitivity no other contraindication is there [if using topically]
PS. In both the eye drops one thing to remember is that if using lenses they should be removed before instilling them in eye and to be used 15 minutes after instillation of the medicine
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