• Optipres Eye Drop is a medicine used to treat elevated intraocular pressure (high pressure inside the eye) in people with ocular hypertension and certain types of glaucoma
• It lowers the pressure in the eye by decreasing the production of fluid and reduces the risk of vision loss
• Always wash your hands before using Optipres Eye Drop
• Use only the number of drops that your doctor has prescribed and wait for about five minutes between each drop
• If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before using the drops and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back in
• If you are also using another eye medicine, wait for at least 10 minutes before using it
• Read the leaflet that comes with the medicine for a full guide on how to use the drops and get the most benefit
• Do not touch the tip of the dropper or bottle
• This may lead to infection
• You should Use this Optipres Eye Drop regularly to get the most benefit and it is best done at the same time(s) each day
• If you want to stop using it, consult your doctor first.
• The most common side effects are blurred vision, irritation, or pain in the eye, watery eyes, and headache
• There are other, less common, side effects affecting other parts of the body, some of which may be serious as Optipres Eye Drop is absorbed into the systemic circulation
• Read the leaflet that comes with the medicine and consult your doctor if you are bothered by any side effects.
• You should not Use this Optipres Eye Drop if you have asthma, severe COPD, or a serious heart condition
• Inform your doctor if you have, or have had, coronary heart disease, heart failure, diabetes, breathing problems, an overactive thyroid gland or liver, or kidney disease
• It is not known if this medicine will harm an unborn baby but tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant
• Optipres Eye Drop should not be used if you are breastfeeding.

Uses of Optipres Eye Drop

• In Glaucoma Optipres Eye Drop belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers
• It reduces pressure in the eyes (ocular hypertension) that can lead to an illness called glaucoma
• It may be used alone or with other eye drops
• Do not use it too often as that can make it less effective
• You should only use it in the affected eye and take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor
• Most people with glaucoma do not feel sick
• If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled
• This could lead to a loss of sight
• In Ocular hypertension Optipres Eye Drop helps reduce pressure in your eyes
• It increases the flow of fluid from inside the eye into the bloodstream thereby lowering the increased eye pressure
• If the pressure in your eye is too high, it can damage your sight
• You should use it regularly as prescribed by your doctor.

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Common and Known Side effects of Optipres Eye Drop

• Eye discomfort
• Blurred vision
• Headache
• Increased lacrimation