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Ophthalmic anesthetics

What are Ophthalmic anesthetics?

Ophthalmic anesthetics are eye drops, gels, or ointments that contain a local anesthetic and can be administered directly into the eye. Ophthalmic anesthetics block the transmission of pain signals from the nerve endings of the eye to the brain, numbing the eye.

Ophthalmic anesthetics are used to numb the eye or eyes before surgery, after injury, or before certain tests or procedures.

List of Ophthalmic anesthetics

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Drug Name Avg. Rating Reviews
proparacaine ophthalmic (Pro)
Brand names: AK-Taine, Alcaine
9.0
 1 review
tetracaine ophthalmic (Pro)
Brand names: Altacaine, TetraVisc 		No reviews
lidocaine ophthalmic
Brand name: Akten 		No reviews
chloroprocaine ophthalmic
Brand name: Iheezo 		No reviews
For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).

See also

Medical conditions treated or associated with ophthalmic anesthetics:

Further information

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