Atropine Eye Ointment 5 gm belongs to a group of medicines called mydriatics and cycloplegics used to treat uveitis or iritis (inflammation in the eye) and myopia (near-sightedness). It is also indicated for cycloplegia (paralysis of the ciliary eye muscle), mydriasis (dilation of the pupil), and the penalisation of the healthy eye in the treatment of amblyopia (decreased eyesight due to abnormal vision development). Besides this, Atropine Eye Ointment 5 gm is also used before certain eye examinations to widen the pupil and to diagnose eye problems such as blurred vision in children below 6 years and in children with convergent strabismus (cross-eyes or squint).
 
Atropine Eye Ointment 5 gm contains ‘atropine’, which relaxes the muscles in the eye, thereby making the pupil of the eye appear larger. This makes it easier for an eye examination. Atropine Eye Ointment 5 gm reduces pain and allows the inflamed part of the eye to rest and recover by relaxing the eye muscles.
 
You are advised to use Atropine Eye Ointment 5 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as dry mouth, palpitations, nausea, constipation, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Consult a doctor before using Atropine Eye Ointment 5 gm if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Atropine Eye Ointment 5 gm might cause blurred vision; so, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear. Avoid touching the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the contents. Always wash your hands after use. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to prevent any side effects/interactions.

Atropine Eye Ointment 5 gm belongs to a group of medicines called mydriatics and cycloplegics used to treat uveitis or iritis (inflammation in the eye) and myopia (near-sightedness). Besides this, Atropine Eye Ointment 5 gm is also used before certain eye examinations to widen the pupil, to diagnose eye problems such as blurred vision in children below 6years and in children with convergent strabismus (cross-eyes or squint). Atropine Eye Ointment 5 gm relaxes the muscles in the eye, thereby makes the pupil of the eye appear larger. This makes it easier for an eye examination. Atropine Eye Ointment 5 gm reduces pain and allows the inflamed part of the eye to rest and recover by relaxing the eye muscles. It is also indicated for cycloplegia (paralysis of the ciliary eye muscle), mydriasis (dilation of the pupil), and for the penalisation of the healthy eye in the treatment of amblyopia (decreased eyesight due to abnormal vision development).

• Dry mouth
• Palpitations
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Vomiting 
• Mild stinging sensation in the eye

Do not use Atropine Eye Ointment 5 gm if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have closed-angle or narrow-angle glaucoma. Inform your doctor if you have a fever, heart problems, glaucoma, ocular hypertension, kidney or liver problems. Consult a doctor before using Atropine Eye Ointment 5 gm if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Atropine Eye Ointment 5 gm might cause blurred vision; so, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear. Inform your doctor if you haven’t had your eyes checked recently.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Atropine Eye Ointment 5 gm may interact with muscle relaxant (hyoscyamine).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have heart problems, closed-angle or narrow-angle glaucoma.

• HYOSCYAMINE

• Eat a balanced diet.
• Avoid smoking.
• Include fish, nuts, legumes, citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables, carrots, sweet potatoes, and eggs, as they help improve eyesight.
• Get regular eye examinations done.
• Always wash your hands before applying contact lenses.
• To prevent digital strain, look away every 20 minutes for 20 seconds at something 20 feet away.
• Reduce screen time. Avoid staring at digital screens for a long time.
• Avoid touching your eyes with dirty hands as it might cause infection.

• Regular eye check-up is advised before and during the treatment if you have had any eye problems.
• Protect your eyes from bright light, especially when pupils are dilated.

Uveitis: It is the inflammation of the uvea (middle layer of the eye) and the surrounding tissues. The causes of uveitis could be an eye injury, viral/bacterial infection, or any underlying disease conditions. If untreated, uveitis could lead to loss of vision. Symptoms include vision problems such as cloudy or blurred vision, eye pain, redness, and abnormal sensitivity to light.

Iritis: It is the inflammation of the iris (the coloured part of the eye). It can cause serious problems such as severe vision loss or blindness. Symptoms include pain in the eye or brow area, redness around the iris, severe pain in bright light, headache, blurry vision or vision loss.

Myopia: Myopia, also known as near-sightedness, is when the farther objects appear blurry, but the near objects appear clearly. This condition occurs when the shape of the eye causes light rays to refract incorrectly, leading to focusing the images in front of the retina instead of on the retina. This condition may develop rapidly or gradually.