Tropieye Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml belongs to the class of medications called ‘Ophthalmic agents’ used for examining the eye during the diagnosis or detection of any eye disease, or therapeutic procedures. It can help detect eye inflammation or any other eye diseases such as uveitis (inflammation of the middle layer of the eyewall) or in ophthalmoscopy procedures (retinal examination) or during eye surgeries.

Tropieye Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml is a combination of two medicines: Tropicamide and Phenylephrine. Tropicamide is an anticholinergic, while Phenylephrine is a decongestant. They work by making the pupil of your eye larger and relaxing the muscles in your eye. This allows proper examination of the inside of your eye.

Tropieye Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml is for external use only. You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Tropieye Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml are headache, dizziness, blurred vision, photophobia (sensitivity to light), eye pain, eye irritation, burning or stinging sensation in the eye, skin rash, hypotension (low blood pressure) and nausea (feeling sick). Inform your doctor if any of these side-effects persist or get worsen.

Do not take Tropieye Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml if you are allergic to Tropicamide, Phenylephrine or any contents of it. Before taking Tropieye Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml, inform your doctor if you have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), heart diseases, hypertension (high blood pressure), hormonal disorders, thyroid problems, diabetes and tachycardia (increased heart rate). Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Tropieye Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml. It should not be used in children below 1 year.

Tropieye Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml is a combination of two medicines: Tropicamide and Phenylephrine. Tropicamide is an anticholinergic, while Phenylephrine is a decongestant. They work by making the pupil of your eye larger and relaxing the muscles in your eye. This allows proper examination of the inside of your eye.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Photophobia (sensitivity to light)
• Eye pain
• Eye irritation
• Burning or stinging sensation in the eye
• Skin rash
• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Nausea (feeling sick)

Tropieye Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml may increase pressure inside the eye, so it should not be used in patients with glaucoma. It is advised to remove contact lenses at least 15 minutes before instilling Tropieye Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml drops as it may eye irritation. Tropieye Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml should be used with caution in patients with eye inflammation. Tropieye Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml is also used with extreme caution in children, especially with Down syndrome and brain damage as there is an increased risk of side-effects associated with the nervous system.

• Sleep for at least six to eight hours to rejuvenate your eyes naturally.
• Wash your eyes with clean water at least two to three times a day
• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This effect can also affect your body’s ability in fighting off infections.
• Reduce screen time (by avoiding watching tv, or phone) and use sunglasses while going out into the sunlight.