Iopidine Eye Drops are a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Glaucoma and Inhibition of Perioperative Intraocular Pressure Increase. Iopidine Eye Drops belong to a class of drugs called Antiglaucoma, Alpha Agonists.

Use Iopidine Eye Drops as directed by your doctor.

• First, wash your hands.
• Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space.
• Drop the medicine into this space. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes.
• Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed and apply pressure to the inner corner of the eye with your finger for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the medicine to be absorbed by the eye.

Your doctor must check your progress at regular visits to make sure Iopidine Eye Drops are working properly and checking for unwanted effects.

Iopidine Eye Drops may cause some people to become dizzy, drowsy, or less alert than normal. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.

Iopidine Eye Drops may cause your eyes to become more sensitive to light than they are normally. Do not use this medicine if you also take an MAO inhibitor (MAOI). Wearing sunglasses and avoiding too much exposure to bright light may help lessen the discomfort.

Iopidine Eye Drops may cause side effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur, they may need medical attention.

More Common

• Allergic reaction (redness, itching, tearing of the eye)

Less Common

• blurred vision or change in vision
• chest pain
• clumsiness or unsteadiness
• depression
• dizziness
• eye discharge, irritation, or pain
• irregular heartbeat
• numbness or tingling in the fingers or toes
• raising of the upper eyelid
• rash around the eyes
• redness of the eyelid or inner lining of the eyelid
• swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
• swelling of the face, hands, or feet.

Do Iopidine Eye Drops cure glaucoma?

Iopidine Eye Drops help to control glaucoma for a short period but does not cure the condition.

When do you discontinue using Iopidine Eye Drops?

Do not use the Iopidine Eye Drops if the liquid has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.

What are the possible side effects of Iopidine Eye Drops?

Common side effects of Iopidine Eye Drops may include:

• Blurred vision;
• Dry eyes;
• Eye redness or watering, puffy eyelids;
• Dizziness, drowsiness; or
• Dry mouth.