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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

Bimatoprost eye drops in a 3ml bottle, used in the management of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. A structural prostaglandin F2-alpha analogue.

From$55.39/ bottleView

Lumigan + Applicators

Bimatoprost

3ml

Lumigan with applicators pairs the 3ml bimatoprost eye drops with applicators for glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Pressure falls as outflow rises.

From$64.60/ bottleView

Careprost + Applicators

Bimatoprost

3ml

Careprost with applicators supplies bimatoprost 3ml eye drops and the applicators, for glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It drains fluid from the eye.

From$35.27/ bottleView

Careprost

Bimatoprost

3ml

Careprost is bimatoprost as a 3ml eye drop solution for glaucoma and ocular hypertension, lowering pressure by promoting aqueous humour outflow.

From$30.31/ bottleView

Bimat + Applicators

Bimatoprost

3ml

Bimat with applicators is bimatoprost eye drops in a 3ml bottle for glaucoma and ocular hypertension. A prostaglandin analogue that raises fluid outflow.

From$32.30/ bottleView

Xalatan

Latanoprost

2.5ml

Latanoprost eye drops in a 2.5ml bottle, used in the management of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. A prostaglandin analogue that aids outflow.

From$66.67/ bottleView

Timoptic

Timolol

0.5%

Timolol 0.5% eye drops, used in the management of open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. A beta-blocker that cuts aqueous humour production.

From$7.08/ bottleView

Diamox

Acetazolamide

250mg

Acetazolamide 250mg tablets, used in the management of glaucoma, oedema and acute mountain sickness. A carbonic anhydrase inhibitor taken by mouth.

From$0.54/ tabletView

Ciprodex

Ciprofloxacin, Dexamethasone

0.3/0.1%

Ciprofloxacin with dexamethasone as 0.3/0.1% ear drops, used for acute otitis externa and otitis media with tympanostomy tubes. Antibiotic plus steroid.

From$15.30/ bottleView

Ciloxan

Ciprofloxacin

0.3%

Ciprofloxacin 0.3% eye drops, used for bacterial conjunctivitis. A fluoroquinolone that blocks DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV in bacteria.

From$7.79/ bottleView

Travatan

Travoprost

2.5ml

Travoprost eye drops in a 2.5ml bottle, used in the management of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. An FP receptor agonist that raises outflow.

From$57.80/ bottleView

Combigan

Brimonidine, Timolol

0.2/0.5%

Brimonidine with timolol as 0.2/0.5% eye drops, used in the management of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It cuts fluid production and aids drainage.

From$36.41/ bottleView

Ocuflox

Ofloxacin

0.3%

Ocuflox is ofloxacin 0.3% eye drops for bacterial conjunctivitis and keratitis, a fluoroquinolone that halts DNA replication in bacteria.

From$7.79/ bottleView

Cyclogyl

Cyclopentolate

1%

Cyclopentolate 1% eye drops, used for mydriasis and cycloplegia. A muscarinic antagonist that widens the pupil and suspends the eye's focusing.

From$4.67/ bottleView

Tobradex

Tobramycin, Dexamethasone

0.1/0.3%

Tobramycin with dexamethasone as an eye drop suspension, used for bacterial conjunctivitis and blepharitis. An aminoglycoside with a corticosteroid.

From$7.82/ bottleView

Mydriacyl

Tropicamide

1%

Tropicamide 1% eye drops, used for mydriasis. An anticholinergic that blocks muscarinic receptors in the iris sphincter and ciliary muscle.

From$16.15/ bottleView

Azopt

Brinzolamide

1%

Brinzolamide 1% eye drop suspension, used in the management of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. A carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that cuts aqueous humour.

From$41.65/ bottleView

Trusopt

Dorzolamide

2%

Dorzolamide 2% eye drops, used in the management of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. A carbonic anhydrase inhibitor acting at the ciliary processes.

From$24.65/ bottleView

Cyclomune

Ciclosporin

0.05 · 0.1%

Cyclomune is ciclosporin 0.05% and 0.1% eye drop emulsion for keratoconjunctivitis sicca. A calcineurin inhibitor that damps T-lymphocyte activation.

From$40.46/ bottleView

Cosopt

Dorzolamide, Timolol

2/0.5%

Dorzolamide with timolol as 2/0.5% eye drops, used in the management of ocular hypertension and open-angle glaucoma. Two pressure-lowering mechanisms.

From$46.18/ bottleView

Acular

Ketorolac

0.4%

Ketorolac 0.4% eye drops, used for conjunctivitis, ocular inflammation and short-term ocular pain. An NSAID that blocks prostaglandin synthesis in the eye.

From$10.63/ bottleView

Key points

  • 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. Pressure-lowering drops are used long term to protect the optic nerve, while antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drops treat short episodes. A steroid drop used on an undiagnosed red eye can worsen an infection, so the diagnosis comes first.

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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