Eye Care
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.
Medicines in the Eye Care category

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

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

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

Tobramycin and Dexamethasone Eye Drops
0.1/0.3%
Tobramycin with dexamethasone 0.1/0.3% eye drops for bacterial ocular infection and ocular inflammation, an antibiotic and a steroid in one bottle.
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.
Select a listed product and pack to order online. Supply depends on stock and destination rules; ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it suits you.
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.
Further reading
FAQ
Which eye medicines can I order on SGMeds?
There are 22 eye medicines on SGMeds, containing 16 different active ingredients such as bimatoprost, timolol and dexamethasone. They include Lumigan and Xalatan, and the full list is on this page.
Which glaucoma eye drops can I order in Singapore?
Glaucoma eye drops on SGMeds include Xalatan (latanoprost), Lumigan (bimatoprost), Travatan (travoprost) and Timoptic (timolol).
What are eye medicines used for?
The eye medicines listed here are used for ocular hypertension, glaucoma, conjunctivitis, ocular inflammation and widening of the pupil (mydriasis), though not every medicine is used for all of them.
Do eye medicines come as tablets or other forms?
Most are eye drops, and there are also tablets and ear drops. Each product page lists the medicine's form and strengths.
What should I compare between these eye medicines?
Compare the active ingredient first: products with matching active ingredients contain the same medicine. Then compare strength, form and price per unit. Each product page sets out what the medicine is used for, its side effects and its interactions. Check with a doctor or pharmacist first if you take other medicines, are pregnant or have a long-term condition.
Do I get brand-name or generic eye medicines?
Generics. Even when a product is listed under a brand name, you receive a generic or branded generic with the same active ingredient at the strength you choose, not the original brand's pack. Brand names such as Timoptic and Diamox are there so you can find the medicine. The manufacturer varies with stock.
What you will receive →How are eye medicines priced?
Every strength and pack size is priced on its product page, shown in Singapore dollars. The prices are converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs usually cost less per unit.
Payment and prices →Do I need a prescription for eye medicines in Singapore?
No. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription when you order eye medicines. We place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order eye medicines online in Singapore?
Yes. Choose the medicine on this page, then its strength and pack, and check out. Parcels to Singapore and Malaysia go by Express shipping (tracked, up to 1 week) or Regular shipping (up to 3 weeks).
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