DORZOLAMIDE
Dorzolamide reduces the amount of fluid the eye produces, which lowers the pressure inside it. Raised pressure is what damages the optic nerve in glaucoma, and lowering it is the only proven way to protect sight.
What Dorzolamide Drops Are Used For
- Open angle glaucoma
- Ocular hypertension
- Added to another drop when one is not enough
- Lowering eye pressure before or after some eye procedures
Common Side Effects
- Stinging or burning on instillation
- Bitter taste in the mouth afterwards
- Blurred vision briefly
- Redness or itching of the eyelids
Precautions
Glaucoma has no symptoms until sight is already lost, so the drops must be used every day exactly as prescribed even though nothing feels wrong. Pressing gently on the inner corner of the eye for a minute after instilling reduces the bitter taste. Leave five minutes between different drops. Remove contact lenses first, and keep the bottle tip from touching the eye.
This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.
