Side effects of ophthalmic drugs
Ophthalmic drugs are an important means to treat eye diseases, but many drugs will have some side effects in the treatment process. This article will elaborate on the types of ophthalmic drugs, common side effects, precautions and other aspects.
Antibiotics
Antibiotics are commonly used to treat eye infections, but they may cause allergic reactions during use. Common allergic symptoms include skin rash, itching, redness and swelling. Severe allergic reactions may lead to dyspnea, facial edema, etc. Some antibiotics can also cause eye burning, blurred vision and other uncomfortable symptoms.
In addition to allergic reactions, long-term use of antibiotics may also lead to increased drug resistance, that is, reduced sensitivity to drugs, which weakens the therapeutic effect. Therefore, when using antibiotic eye drugs, we should follow the doctor's advice, avoid abuse, and pay attention to whether there is allergic reaction.
Hormone drugs
Hormone drugs are commonly used in the treatment of ocular inflammation, such as conjunctivitis, keratitis, etc. However, the use of hormone drugs needs to be careful, because long-term use or abuse may lead to serious complications such as increased eye pressure, cataract formation, glaucoma, etc. Hormone drugs may also inhibit ocular immunity and increase the risk of infection.
When using hormone drugs, they should be used in strict accordance with the doctor's guidance on dosage and course of treatment to avoid excessive or prolonged use. At the same time, the intraocular pressure and fundus should be reviewed regularly to find and deal with potential complications in time.
Laser therapy drugs
Laser therapy is widely used in ophthalmology, such as laser myopia surgery, laser vitreous surgery, etc. The drugs used in these treatments are mainly used for anesthesia and anti-inflammatory, so the main side effects are local discomfort and short-term blurred vision, which usually disappear after treatment.
However, there are individual differences. Some people may be allergic to drugs and have skin rashes, redness, swelling and other uncomfortable symptoms. For patients after laser surgery, special attention should be paid to postoperative care, and eye drops should be used according to the doctor's recommendations to avoid eye injuries and excessive eye use.
Other commonly used ophthalmic drugs
In addition to antibiotics and hormone drugs, other drugs are also commonly used in ophthalmology, such as artificial tears, antiallergic drugs and antiangiogenic drugs.
Artificial tears are mainly used to alleviate dry eye symptoms, but misuse of artificial tears may cause vision blur, eye pain and other discomfort. Antianaphylactic drugs are mainly used to relieve eye allergy symptoms, but some people may suffer from dry mouth, blurred vision and other discomfort. Anti angiogenic drugs are mainly used to treat ocular macular degeneration and other diseases, but may cause endophthalmitis, retinal hemorrhage and other complications.
In a word, the side effects of ophthalmic drugs cannot be ignored. When using drugs, patients should follow the doctor's advice, strictly follow the drug instructions, avoid abuse, pay close attention to their own reactions and discomfort, and seek medical help in a timely manner.
Summary
The side effects of ophthalmic drugs are important issues to be concerned about, and different types of drugs may cause different side effects. Antibiotics may cause allergic reaction and increase drug resistance, hormone drugs may cause eye complications and immunosuppression, the main side effects of laser treatment drugs are local discomfort and blurred vision, and other ophthalmic drugs also have their own side effects. Patients should follow the doctor's advice when using ophthalmic drugs, regularly review and seek medical help in time to reduce the impact of side effects on health.
