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Medicated eye drops and ointments are selected according to the diagnosed eye problem. Redness alone does not show whether the cause is infection, allergy, dryness, injury or inflammation.

Lumigan

Bimatoprost

3ml

Utilized to manage glaucoma and ocular hypertension, indicated to reduce intraocular pressure and support long-term ocular health for patients diagnosed with primary conditions.

From $55.39 / bottle View

Xalatan

Latanoprost

2.5ml

Designed to target elevated intraocular pressure to support long-term eye health.

From $66.67 / bottle View

Timoptic

Timolol

0.5%

Formulated to target elevated intraocular pressure and to mitigate risk of vision impairment.

From $7.08 / bottle View

Diamox

Acetazolamide

250mg

Developed to manage glaucoma and oedema to alleviate pressure and reduce fluid retention.

From $0.54 / tablet View

Ciprodex

Ciprofloxacin, Dexamethasone

0.3/0.1%

Indicated to manage bacterial ear infections and formulated to alleviate inflammation and oedema within the ear canal.

From $15.30 / bottle View

Ciloxan

Ciprofloxacin

0.3%

Indicated to target bacterial ocular infections through potent antimicrobial action.

From $7.79 / bottle View

Travatan

Travoprost

2.5ml

Developed to manage intraocular pressure and prevent glaucomatous damage.

From $57.80 / bottle View

Combigan

Brimonidine, Timolol

0.2/0.5%

Product utilizes brimonidine and timolol, indicated to lower intraocular pressure and designed to support the treatment of glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

From $36.41 / bottle View

Ocuflox

Ofloxacin

0.3%

Formulated for bacterial conjunctivitis indicated to target ocular infections.

From $7.79 / bottle View

Cyclogyl

Cyclopentolate

1%

Designed to target dilation of the pupil and temporary paralysis of the ciliary muscle for ocular examinations.

From $4.67 / bottle View

Mydriacyl

Tropicamide

1%

Intended to support ocular examination to facilitate pupil dilation.

From $16.15 / bottle View

Azopt

Brinzolamide

1%

Indicated to manage glaucoma to alleviate ocular hypertension.

From $41.65 / bottle View

Trusopt

Dorzolamide

2%

Indicated for ocular hypertension to alleviate intraocular pressure.

From $24.65 / bottle View

Cyclomune

Ciclosporin

0.05 · 0.1%

Developed to support ocular surface inflammation to alleviate dry eye symptoms.

From $40.46 / bottle View

Acular

Ketorolac

0.4%

Developed to alleviate ocular inflammation to support vision healing.

From $10.63 / bottle View

Key takeaways

  • Glaucoma, antibiotic and steroid eye medicines have different purposes and should not be substituted for one another.
  • Steroid drops can worsen some infections, while unnecessary antibiotics will not treat viral or allergic eye problems.
  • Sudden vision change, severe eye pain, chemical exposure or a red painful contact-lens eye needs urgent assessment.

The listings are for comparison; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, stock, destination rules and any prescription requirements.

How the medicine groups differ

  • Pressure-lowering drops: bimatoprost, timolol and dorzolamide lower eye pressure through different mechanisms.
  • Antibiotic drops: ciprofloxacin and tobramycin are used for selected bacterial eye infections.
  • Anti-inflammatory drops: dexamethasone may be prescribed for specific inflammatory conditions under clinical supervision.

What these medicines are used for

Linked conditions include glaucoma, ocular hypertension, bacterial conjunctivitis and ocular inflammation.

Important safety checks

Eye pressure, contact-lens use, eye injury, pregnancy and other health conditions can affect medicine choice. Use the prescribed eye only, avoid touching the bottle tip and do not share or reuse leftover drops for a new episode.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent eye care for sudden or rapidly worsening vision, severe pain, chemical splash, penetrating injury, marked light sensitivity, new flashing lights or a curtain-like shadow in vision.

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