subject: Take Care With Eye Drops [print this page] Poetry all around the world and all through the ages has always had a common subject, the human eyes. Arguably, one of the most important parts of the human anatomy, the human eyes can be said to be our most precious gift. Thus, it is evident that it is imperative to take good care of our eyes and ensure that our eye care routine remains one that is completely hygienic, safe, as well as sanctioned by a certified medical practitioner. An important role in our eye care routine is carried out by eye drops. Used for a number of medical emergencies as well as a part of the regular process of our daily eye care, the role of these drops is manifold.
Though the drops that we use primarily as a means of keep our eyes clean are basically a composition of saline water, yet these drops can have a number of manifestations. Depending on the treatment of the malady that they have been prescribed for, the composition of these liquids can vary from containing substances such as steroids, as well as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and antihistamines. In fact, some of these drops can also be used as topical anaesthetics in cases where the doctor would wish to examine the patient's eye with specific instruments as well as.
These forms of drops are also often used as anaesthetics in cases where surgeries of the eye are essential, such as cataract surgeries. These drops can be used for providing lubrication to the eyes of those individuals who spend a lot of time in front of the computer and can fall easy victims to extreme dryness of the eye.
These drops can also be prescribed by an optician to provide relief to the patient from symptoms of dry eyes, redness of eyes, itching as well as soreness. However, it is important to remember that the use of eye drops can also have certain side effects. The negative effects of these drops can start to take place in cases where the mixture gets absorbed into the patient's blood stream. The negative effects of these medications can include symptoms such as dizziness, extreme nausea, as well as more severe conditions such as slowing down the patient's heart beat.
It is highly recommended that the use of these drops should only be carried out in cases where a prescription has been provided by a certified medical practitioner. There are however, several kinds of drops that can be availed of over the counter without a prescription. However, it is important to ensure that these drops do not in any way, contain steroids in any form, as these can have far reaching implications on our the human vision as well as the health of the eyes. In case you are allergic to a certain chemical or substance, it is important to mention that to the medical practitioner at the time you are consulting him or her. There are a number of drops that can contain ingredients that can cause severe attacks of allergy to the human body.
