Zioptan User Reviews & Ratings

• nor...
• January 25, 2014

For Glaucoma, Open Angle "I have been using Zioptan for a little over a year. I had developed allergies to the preservatives in my previous drops, and Zioptan has been a wonderful change. My pressures are normal, and the swelling, itching, and peeling of my eyelids and the skin around my eyes has totally cleared up."

• Bri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2013

For Glaucoma, Open Angle "With Zioptan, my intraocular pressure fell, in one month, from R15 L14 to R12, L11. My ophthalmologist is delighted. He says that, if this result holds, I will be his third patient to experience a dramatic drop. He says that some people -- with hopes that I am one -- seem predisposed by heredity to an excellent response to Zioptan. No side effects."

• Jmj...
• March 26, 2020

For Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension "Been on Zioptan for about 1 1/2 years. Slowly developed breathing problems. Twice I missed my drops for a few days, and my side effect symptoms were improving. While waiting for a return call from my doctor, I called Acorn, who is the company for the drops. They were totally useless. I asked them for more information on the studies for the specific side effects. They told me they do not have the studies. She just kept going on about how they can't diagnose me over the phone. I said that's not what I asked for. Basically, I'm going to get off these drops. I think they are not good for long-term use. I liked them as my eyes weren't as red as with other drops. My pressures were still 20 to 21, but without drops, I'm around 29. Good luck. Life is good."

• Pi-...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2020

For Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension "Used drops at bedtime, 10 p.m. Headaches occurred around 2-3 a.m. and lasted throughout the day, ending near dinner time. To combat side effects, I ended up using Lumify, tears, and ibuprofen, none of which helped."

• Kee...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 24, 2021

For Glaucoma, Open Angle "After trying five glaucoma meds to which I was allergic to all of them, I was ecstatic to find Zioptan. Not only did my pressures drop tremendously and stay there, but I finally had no side effects. There are no preservatives in Zioptan. The preservatives in most of the other meds gave me allergic reactions."

• g2a...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2018

For Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension "The medication worked as far as bringing the pressure down, but not without side effects, those are: blurred vision, which clears up about 16 hours after using, swelling, severe light sensitivity, eye(s) that look like a piece of beach glass, and unbelievable pain. Worse than any of the multiple eye surgeries I've had."

• Gre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 13, 2023

For Intraocular Hypertension "I tried 2 other drops before being prescribed Zioptan. I have Sjögren's and suffer from dry eyes. This medication does make it worse, but used in combination with Refresh Relieva PF several times a day, helps relieve the dryness. I have also developed a nasal drip that occurs overnight, so I wake up with a cough, but it clears in about an hour. I can live with these two side effects. After using it for 2+ months, the pressure in my eyes went from 22 in both eyes down to 18 in both eyes. My doctor was hoping it would go down much more to 14 or 15. Will see her again in 6 months and may have to add a second drop or consider laser treatment."

• TNt...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2014

For Intraocular Hypertension "After having tried four previous drops, my doctor gave me Zioptan and my pressures came down immediately. My eyes are extremely dry, so I also have to use liquid tears every two hours."

• Rud...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2018

For Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension "No reduction in ocular pressure, but many side effects."

• cam...
• October 2, 2013

For Glaucoma, Open Angle "I had no side effects, but my pressure actually went up a few points. My eyelashes did not thicken, but they grew longer."

• tyn...
• June 16, 2013

For Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension "The pressure in my left eye was 28, right eye 24, after 1 month on Zioptan L21, R21. I get blurry vision, but it passes. But my insurance does not want to pay for this medicine."

• Gol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 26, 2021

For Glaucoma, Open Angle "I experienced blurry vision while taking Zioptan. My vision went blurry while driving. It was extremely frightening."

• Zio...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 2, 2023

For Glaucoma, Open Angle "My intraocular pressure dropped dramatically, and I liked that it was daily, unfortunately, my Medicare supplement didn’t cover it, and it was quite costly."

• lad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 19, 2022

For Glaucoma, Open Angle "Dr. gave me this because I had reactions to all drops I have taken, but another disappointment."