Proparacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% w/v, 5mL Eye Drops$37.00
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Proparacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% w/v, 5mL Eye Drops
SKU GME1116Eye Care
Product Introduction
Proparacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% w/v eye drops temporarily numb the eye surface for examinations and minor procedures, including pressure measurement or superficial foreign-body removal. They provide procedural anaesthesia rather than ongoing treatment of eye pain.
How to use
An eye-care professional instils the drops shortly before the procedure. Avoid rubbing or touching the eye while it is numb, and protect it until normal sensation returns.
How it works
Proparacaine blocks voltage-gated sodium channels in sensory nerve endings. This temporarily stops pain signals from the corneal and conjunctival surface.
Side effects
Brief stinging, redness or irritation can occur. Repeated or prolonged exposure can severely injure the cornea and delay healing.
Important information
These anaesthetic drops are unsuitable for repeated self-treatment of a painful eye. Loss of sensation removes protective warning signals and can allow injury to go unnoticed.
Uses
- Short procedures requiring surface anaesthesia of the cornea or conjunctiva.
Benefits
Allows brief eye examinations and minor surface procedures to be performed with less discomfort.
How quickly does the numbing effect begin?
It usually begins within about 30 seconds and commonly lasts around 15 minutes or longer.
Can I take a bottle home for persistent eye pain?
Repeated anaesthetic use can cause serious corneal damage and is not a home pain-control strategy.
Why must I avoid rubbing a numb eye?
Reduced sensation makes it easier to scratch the cornea without noticing.
Does it dilate the pupil?
No. Surface anaesthesia and pupil dilation are different effects and use different medicines.
Will it treat the cause of a foreign-body sensation?
No. It temporarily blocks sensation; an abrasion, foreign body or infection still needs its own treatment.
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