Eye Conditions Questions (Page 5)

Neurotrophic Keratitis - I started oxervate (round two this week) This time I wore scleral lenses.

In order to put on drops 6 times per day, my lenses go in and out too many times. I am trying to do my dosing at night. Not sure if this is OK? Also, my eyes are SO SORE. I don't remember the pain last time

Drugs for overactive bladder?

I have overactive bladder, urine inconsistency and frequent urination. But I can't take oxybutynin hydrochloride because I also have glaucoma on one eye and astigmatism on the other eye. I have had the bladder issue right form child hood and my personal life is affected, am 32yrs female, So... read more

Pink Eye - what you need to know

Poison Ivy

My cat got a shot of maropitant and died?

My cat went to the vet for throwing up and a bit lethargic. Had X-rays and blood work and all was ok. They gave him a shot of Maripitant and he passed away 2 hours later. Eyes and mouth wide open like a seizure? Can anyone answer my question of why?

What is olopatadine HCL used for?

In the eye

Valtrex: ok for long-term use 7+ years?

Trigeminal shingles infection Sept 2017 that scarred the cornea in my right eye. I do still get occasional breakouts on my head or face despite 2 x 500 mg daily. I am 68 and female.

Is there any OTC eyedrop comparable to Zylet?

This stuff is a miracle for my eye condition, but the med itself is $50, co-pay for specialist $25, gas to specialists office $15, and a 1/2 days work missing $40 ... That's is expensive for me

How long can I use my Travatan? The bottle lasts twice as long because I only put it in 1 eye?

Mainly I want to know if the medicine remains viable/does not lose effectiveness.

Metformin - for the last three months I have been taking one tablet a day for my type 2 diabetes in?

... this time I have developed black rings around both my eyes. could this be a side effect?

I confused the eye and ear drops for my cat and put Tresaderm in her eyes? What should I do?

She is a 17-year old cat of unknown origin (found as a stray kitten). She shook her head when I administered the drops and does not appear to be in any discomfort, yet the bottle label says to avoid contact with eyes.

Is it safe to use combigan 3 times a day instead of twice a day, to help lower pressure?

I have the money and time to use it three times a day but want to know if this is ok for me to do to help lower pressure in bad eye.

Hydrogen peroxide in my eye! Please help!?

I got clear care which is a contact cleaner with 3% hydrogen peroxide in my eye. When it happened (8 hours ago) it didn't just too bad so I didn't rinse my eye. Now it's 1:30 in the morning and my eye is red, with stabbing pain and slightly swollen. Is it too late to rinse it out?... read more

How long after using Tobradex drops should I wait before using any other lubricating eye drops?

I was prescribed Tobradex for post cataract surgery 4 times daily, but when I wake up in the morning my eyes are very dry. Can I use regular eye drops before using the Tobradex drops, or wait till after, and how long after?

Tacrolimus - My vet wants my dog to take this for dry eyes. Should I try it?

My dog does not produce enough tears but what I'm reading about this medication scares me.