Eye Conditions

Glaucoma & Eye Pressure

Eye drops and medications to reduce high eye pressure and treat glaucoma

22 drugs
22 Prescription

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

diuretic/water tablet

1

Acetazolamide

Prescription

Glaucoma (high pressure in the eye), epilepsy (seizures/convulsions), altitude sickness, swelling due to fluid buildup (edema)

Acetazolamide 250mg TabletOccumox Tablets

Beta-blocker

eye pressure-lowering medicine

1

Betaxolol

Prescription

High eye pressure (glaucoma), raised pressure inside the eye (ocular hypertension)

Acculol 0.5% Eye DropsBetoptic Eye DropIvyxolol 0.5% Eye DropLucoptic Eye Drops

Prostaglandin analogue

eye pressure-lowering agent

1

Bimatoprost

Prescription

High eye pressure (glaucoma), elevated pressure inside the eye (ocular hypertension), also used cosmetically to grow longer and thicker eyelashes

Bioptan Eyedrops

Anti-glaucoma

Prostaglandin analogue + Beta-blocker combination

1

Bimatoprost; Timolol

Prescription

High eye pressure (glaucoma), increased pressure inside the eye (ocular hypertension) that could damage your sight if not treated

Ganfort Eye Drops

Alpha-2 adrenergic agonist

glaucoma eye drop

1

Brimonidine Tartrate

Prescription

High eye pressure (glaucoma), raised pressure in the eye (ocular hypertension)

Alphaten Eye DropsBondmodine Eye DropBrimopress Eye DropsBrimosopt 0.2% Eye DropDruphagan 0.2% Sterile Eye DropsNCI Brimonidine Eye Drops

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

eye pressure-lowering medicine

1

Brinzolamide

Prescription

High eye pressure (ocular hypertension), glaucoma (a condition where high pressure in the eye can damage your sight over time)

Azopt Eye Drops

Anti-glaucoma

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor + Alpha-2 Agonist combination

1

Brinzolamide; Brimonidine Tartrate

Prescription

High eye pressure (glaucoma), raised pressure in the eye (ocular hypertension)

Simbrinza Eye Drops

Anti-glaucoma

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor + Beta-Blocker combination

1

Brinzolamide; Timolol

Prescription

High pressure in the eye (glaucoma), raised eye pressure (ocular hypertension)

Azarga 10mg/mL + 5mg/mL Eye Drops, Suspension

Corticosteroid

steroid anti-inflammatory

1

Dexamethasone

Prescription

Severe allergic reactions, asthma attacks, swelling and inflammation, arthritis, skin conditions like eczema, eye inflammation, some types of cancer treatment support, cerebral malaria (brain swelling from malaria), croup in children, severe body swelling

Anisun Dexamethasone Tablets 0.5mgArcadia Tablet 1mgArcadia Tablets 0.5mgArtemis Dexamethasone 0.5mg TabletArtemis Dexamethasone 1mg TabletBanakeme Tablets 0.5mgBedixa 0.5mg TabletsBleor Dexamethasone Tablets 0.5mg

Corticosteroid and Antibiotic combination

eye preparation

2

Dexamethasone; Tobramycin

Prescription

Eye infections with swelling, red eye (apollo) with bacterial infection, eye inflammation after surgery, conjunctivitis caused by bacteria

Obadex Eye DropsTobradex Eye Drop

Dexamethasone; Neomycin

Prescription

Eye infections with inflammation, red and swollen eyes from bacterial infection, eye inflammation after surgery, conjunctivitis (apollo) with bacterial infection

Dexoptic-N Eye DropsNecodex Eye DropNeomdexsol Eye Drops

Corticosteroid

anti-inflammatory steroid

2

Dexamethasone phosphate

Prescription

Severe allergic reactions, asthma attacks, serious skin rashes, eye inflammation, joint pain and swelling (arthritis), severe body swelling, croup in children, cerebral malaria complications, meningitis support treatment, and other conditions where strong anti-inflammatory action is needed

Cika Dexamethasone TabletsDelisa Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate InjectionDexamethasone Injection 4mg/mLDexamethasone Sodium Phosphate 4mg/mL InjectionDexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution USPIvydexoneKristen TabletOcudex Eye Drops

Prednisolone

Prescription

Severe allergies, asthma, skin rashes and eczema, joint pain and arthritis, lupus, eye inflammation, severe body swelling, blood disorders, kidney problems (nephrotic syndrome), and some cancers

Cika Prednisolone TabletsGeopred 5 TabletH-Pred TabletsMeCure's Prednisolone TabletsMedhealth Prednisolone TabletsNelb Prednisolone Tablets 5mgOrapraz TabletsPeridox Tablets

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor

Glaucoma Eye Drop

1

Dorzolamide

Prescription

High eye pressure (ocular hypertension), glaucoma (a condition where high pressure in the eye can damage your sight over time)

Dorsun Eye Drops

Anti-glaucoma combination

Beta-blocker + Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

1

Dorzolamide; Timolol

Prescription

High eye pressure (glaucoma), raised pressure inside the eye (ocular hypertension)

Dorzolamide & Timolol Eye DropsEpisopt Eye DropsMidozol Eye DropsVitasopt Eye Drops

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Reduces eye inflammation and swelling

1

Flurbiprofen sodium

Prescription

Eye inflammation, prevention of pupil narrowing (constriction) during eye surgery, post-operative eye swelling and pain

Flurbiprofen Sodium Ophthalmic Solution USP 0.03%Ivyflur Eye Drops 0.3mg/mLKerob Eye Drops

Prostaglandin analogue

glaucoma medicine

2

Latanoprost

Prescription

High eye pressure (glaucoma), raised pressure inside the eye (ocular hypertension) that can lead to gradual loss of sight if untreated

Drulatan Eye DropLasphere Eye DropsLatanoprost Eyedrops 0.005% w/vOptinas Ophthalmic SolutionProstan Eye DropsXalas Eye DropsXalatrex Eye Drops 0.005%

Travoprost

Prescription

High eye pressure (glaucoma), raised pressure inside the eye (ocular hypertension)

Travatan Eye DropsVitaprost Ophthalmic Solution

Anti-glaucoma combination

Prostaglandin analogue + Beta-blocker

2

Latanoprost; Timolol

Prescription

High eye pressure (glaucoma), raised pressure inside the eye (ocular hypertension) when a single eye drop alone is not enough to control the pressure

Optinas Plus 0.005% w/v and 0.5% w/v Ophthalmic SolutionXalacom Eye Drops

Travoprost; Timolol

Prescription

High eye pressure (glaucoma), ocular hypertension (when the pressure inside the eye is too high and can damage your vision if not treated)

DuoTrav Eye DropPravacet Plus Eye Drop

Osmotic diuretic

Helps the body get rid of excess water

1

Mannitol

Prescription

Brain swelling (raised pressure in the head), eye pressure (glaucoma), kidney failure (to help restart urine flow), swelling from injuries

Bioflex Mannitol 10%Bioflex Mannitol 20%Dele Fluids 500mL Mannitol 20% Hypertonic Intravenous InjectionDele Fluids Mannitol 10% Hypertonic Intravenous InjectionUnimann-20 Infusion

Beta-blocker

eye drop for glaucoma

1

Timolol

Prescription

High eye pressure (glaucoma), elevated pressure inside the eye (ocular hypertension)

Aristomol Eye DropsDrumoptol Sterile Eye DropsIntramol Eye DropIvytimol 0.5% Eye DropJamol Eye DropsNCI Timolol Eye DropsOptafen Eye Drops 0.5% w/vOptimol Eye Drops

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • If you experience sudden, severe eye pain that makes it hard to open your eye.
  • If your vision becomes blurry or distorted, especially if it happens suddenly.
  • If you notice a sudden increase in sensitivity to light, making it hard to see in bright conditions.
  • If you experience sudden redness or swelling of the eye, especially if it's accompanied by discharge or a feeling of something being stuck in your eye.
  • If you notice that you're seeing halos or rainbow-colored rings around lights, especially at night.

For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.

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