Eye Drops
Did you know your optometrist is also a provider of medical eyecare? Certain conditions require short term or even long term medicated drops. So when it comes to eye care, sometimes we need occasional or even daily eye drops. But what Type of eye drops will your optometrist prescribe for you?
How To Choose the Best Eye Drops?
Some of the most common over-the-counter eye drops include:
- Anti-Inflammatory Eye Drops: This is a type of drop that we use to alleviate redness in your eyes. If your eyes are inflamed, from allergies or dry eye disease (link to page), these drops can alleviate this inflammation, easing the discomfort.
- Antihistamine Drops: If your eyes feel itchy, there is a chance that you may be experiencing allergies. In this situation, antihistamine drops can be helpful. These are drops that are designed to cool down allergic reactions.
- Lubrication: There are also specific drops that have been made for lubrication. If you have trouble producing tears, if you feel like you have sand in your eyes, or if you deal with chronic dry eyes, lubricating drops could be helpful.
- Antibiotic Drops: If there is puss production, there’s a chance you have a bacterial infection, and you may be prescribed antibiotics. IMPORTANT: Please visit your physician or local optometrist if you are experiencing puss production.
- Anti-glaucoma drops: These are prescribed following a diagnosis of glaucoma to lower eye pressures. Glaucoma is a condition with minimal initial symptoms which has been described as the “silent thief of sight” due to its gradual onset. Your optometrist will screen you for glaucoma at every complete eye exam.
Personalized Eye Care In The Sea To Sky Corridor
It is important for you to take care of your vision. Any changes to your eyes or eyesight requires a trip to your local optometrist, Call us today and we’ll fit you in as soon as possible, urgently if necessary.
