Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop

Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop is used to reduce eye inflammation after cataract surgery in adults. Eye inflammation after cataract surgery is a common condition in which eyes become swollen and red.  

Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop contains Bromfenac, which works by inhibiting the release of certain natural substances, such as prostaglandins in the eye, that cause pain and swelling. Thus, it helps in relieving eye pain and swelling after cataract surgery.

Use Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop as prescribed. Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop is only for use in the eyes. Do not swallow or inject Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop. Your doctor will advise you on how many drops to instil based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience mild eye irritation, headache, seeing floaters or flashes of light before the eyes, or increased sensitivity of the eyes to light. Most of these side effects of Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop is not recommended for children. You are not advised to use Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop if you are pregnant, especially in the last 3 months of pregnancy, as it may harm the unborn baby. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop as it may cause discolouration of the soft contact lens. You are advised to maintain a 5-minute time gap between using Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop and other eye drops. Please do not touch the container's tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop and cause eye infections. If you have diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, bleeding problems, dry eyes, or cornea problems, before taking Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop.

Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop contains Bromfenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (pain reliever) used to reduce eye inflammation after cataract surgery in adults. Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop works by inhibiting the release of certain natural substances, such as prostaglandins, in the eye that cause pain and swelling. Thus, it helps in relieving eye pain and swelling after cataract surgery.

• Mild eye irritation
• Headache
• Seeing floaters or flashes of light before the eyes
• Increased sensitivity of eyes to light

If you are allergic to Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop is not recommended for children. You are not advised to use Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop if you are pregnant, especially in the last 3 months of pregnancy as it may harm an unborn baby. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop as it may cause discoloration of the soft contact lens. You are advised to maintain a 5 minutes time gap between using Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop and other eye drops. Please do not touch the container tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop and cause eye infections. If you have diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, bleeding problems, dry eyes, or cornea problems, contact the doctor before taking Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop.

Drug-Drug Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug- Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, bleeding problems, dry eyes, or cornea problems, inform your doctor before using Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop. 

• Eat Omega-3 fatty acids-rich foods such as sardines, mackerel, tuna, salmon, trout, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements.

• Cut down your coffee intake as it may increase pressure in the eye and replace coffee with green tea.

• Maintain a diet rich in antioxidants such as dark-green leafy vegetables, whole grains, citrus fruits, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, etc.

• Avoid consumption of processed foods such as high-fat meats, sugary foods, dairy products, and fast foods as they may increase inflammation.

• Avoid wearing contact lenses while using Opinac 0.09% Eye Drop as it may cause discoloration of soft contact lenses.

• Don't rub your eyes for at least 1 month after cataract surgery.

• Don't use tap water for washing eyes for at least 1 week after cataract surgery. 

• Wear sunglasses for bright light for at least 1 year. 

• If you have signs of vision loss, pain in the eye even after using painkillers, light flashes in front of your eyes, nausea, vomiting, or excessive coughing immediately contact your eye surgeon.

Cataract surgery is done to remove the natural lens of the eye that has become cloudy and replace it with an artificial lens to restore clear eyesight. Eye inflammation may occur in some patients after cataract surgery due to disruption of the blood-queous barrier, which causes the release of certain inflammatory mediators such as leukotrienes and prostaglandins. The pain, swelling and redness of the eye are normal after cataract surgery and are treated using topical corticosteroids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.