Alcaine 0.5 is a local anesthetic eye drops, used before performing eye procedures such as removing foreign bodies, suturing wounds, measuring intraocular pressure,... The drug may have some potential effects. Therefore, during use, the patient should strictly follow the instructions of the doctor to minimize this risk.

Betagan is an effective drug in reducing intraocular pressure and is used in patients with glaucoma or chronic glaucoma. The following content will describe more clearly the effects, pharmacodynamic principles, side effects and notes when using the drug.

Normal intraocular pressure helps support the shape of the eye and helps the eye see. High or low intraocular pressure can seriously affect the eyes. Therefore, you should check eye pressure to detect disease early for treatment.

Intraocular pressure is a leading cause of blindness. People with a family history of glaucoma are at increased risk of developing glaucoma. Other risk factors include thinner corneas, chronic eye inflammation, and medications that increase eye pressure.