Question 1

can the eye drop cosopt used for glaucoma cause hair loss? if yes, will it grow back if the drop is discontinued & some other drop used.

Accepted Answer

Doubt it is cause: All medications have side effects including Cosopt.  But loss of hair is not listed or known.  That said, you could be the first to lose hair from this, but I would suspect first another cause.  Check with your family doctor and see if he can evaluate you for an alternate cause.

Question 2

can xalatan (latanoprost) eye drop only be used in the evening?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: Yes it can, actually it is a good time to put in the eyes.

Question 3

dry eyes.how long can preservative free eye drop vial be used? leaflet says discard after one time use. some doc say 1 day, some say save for 48 hrs.

Accepted Answer

Drops: My advice is that they can be used for 24 hours. Eye drops are tricky because it is easy to introduce an infection. Better to be safe than sorry!

Question 4

after a 5 year addiction to an eye drop containing naphazoline (used 2 to 5 times a week) i went cold turkey about a month ago. will my eyes recover?

Accepted Answer

Yes: yes,  stay off the drops and give it time.  you mau use some preservative free artificial tears--over the counter

Question 5

for evaporative dry eyes, please share a a good artificial tear eye drop your customers have used successfully.how often & how long you can use?thanks

Accepted Answer

Dry eye: In evaporative dry eye, the tear production may be normal but there is a deficient oil layer that prevents evaporation. So, the tears clear too rapidly from the ocular surface. Some otc drops are designed specifically for this, namely systane balance and refresh optive advanced. Taking oral omega-3 supplements and improving oil gland function with lid hygiene and warm compresses can help as well.

Question 6

can 20 mg of prozac and the eye drop timolo be safely used together?

Accepted Answer

Probably safe: Timolol is a beta blocker eye drop usually used for glaucoma. It can sometimes lower blood pressure a bit when it is absorbed.  Certain types of glaucoma can possibly be worsened by taking Prozac so best to ask your eye Dr 1st.

Question 7

can contact solution be used as eye drops?

Accepted Answer

Meh: Not the greatest idea because of the preservatives that are in it.  Best using drops designed for the purpose for which you will use them.

Question 8

i need to know what is trusoft eye drops used for?

Accepted Answer

For glaucoma...: This is a medicated drop that dercreased aqueous production in the eye, less fluid produced in the eye, lowers eye pressure. Classified as carbonic anhydrase inhibitor(cai).

Question 9

which eye drops are used for dilating eyes for eye exams?

Accepted Answer

Several: There are several.  The most common are phenylephrine, tropicamide, and cyclopentolate. The duration of effect varies.  Dilation must be done with caution because it could precipitate an attack of high pressures in certain eyes causing permanent damage.  Your doctor will look for this risk prior to dilating

Question 10

i didn't have any eye solution and used contact solution for eye drops because my eyes were dry due to my contacts. someone told me this is a big no no. is this true? should i be worried if did this as a one time emergency?

Accepted Answer

: Using contact solution should not pose a problem.   It may be better to remove the contacts and soak in the usual contact solution if your eyes are dry.

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Can the eye drop cosopt used for glaucoma cause hair loss? if yes, will it grow back if the drop is discontinued & some other drop used.

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Can xalatan (latanoprost) eye drop only be used in the evening?

A member asked:

Dry eyes.how long can preservative free eye drop vial be used? leaflet says discard after one time use. some doc say 1 day, some say save for 48 hrs.

A member asked:

After a 5 year addiction to an eye drop containing naphazoline (used 2 to 5 times a week) i went cold turkey about a month ago. will my eyes recover?

A member asked:

For evaporative dry eyes, please share a a good artificial tear eye drop your customers have used successfully.how often & how long you can use?thanks

A member asked:

Can 20 mg of prozac and the eye drop timolo be safely used together?

A member asked:

Can contact solution be used as eye drops?

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I need to know what is trusoft eye drops used for?

A member asked:

Which eye drops are used for dilating eyes for eye exams?

A member asked:

I didn't have any eye solution and used contact solution for eye drops because my eyes were dry due to my contacts. someone told me this is a big no no. is this true? should i be worried if did this as a one time emergency?

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