Eye drops for lacrimation for the elderly. Reviews, price

Eye drops from lacrimation can prevent the development of diseases of the organs of vision. Elderly people are at risk: physiological age-related changes are characterized by weakening of the facial muscles and detachment of the vitreous body. Ophthalmic medications help restore the quality of vision.

Types of drops from lacrimation

Eye drops for seniors can be purchased at any pharmacy. A doctor's prescription is not required. The main causes of lacrimation in old age can be considered a violation of the outflow of tears with their excess production. It is strictly forbidden to pick up eye drops on your own. It is necessary to visit a doctor who must make an accurate diagnosis.

There are several main types of eye drops:

• Combined. Preparations in this category contain several basic substances of different effects.
• Glucocorticosteroid. Ophthalmic drops of this type contain hormonal substances. Medicines quickly eliminate the manifestations of allergies and stop the spread of the inflammatory process.
• Anti-inflammatory. With lacrimation caused by an allergic reaction, drugs in this category are powerless. It is advisable to use them for diseases of the organs of vision, characterized by inflammation.
• Antiallergic (antihistamines). Narrow-spectrum drugs are usually prescribed for allergies. Medicines relieve symptoms such as watery eyes, itching, burning and swelling.
• Antibacterial (antimicrobial). Preparations of this type are used for eye diseases of a bacterial nature. Drops eliminate redness, stop the spread of inflammatory processes and prevent the formation of purulent discharge. Medicines are prescribed during the rehabilitation period after surgery as a prophylactic agent.
• Moisturizers. They are usually used prophylactically. The preparations protect the mucous membrane of the eyes from damage, eliminate discomfort and moisturize. You can use medicines for dry conjunctiva, dry eye syndrome and other manifestations of fatigue.

For eye diseases of viral etiology, ophthalmologists prescribe antiviral drugs. Drops eliminate redness, watery eyes and itching.

Features of the choice of funds

Eye drops for lacrimation for the elderly must be chosen correctly. After an accurate diagnosis has been made, the ophthalmologist proceeds to prescribe adequate treatment. Ointments, gels, and eye drops may be included in drug therapy. Hypersensitive patients need to be tested for allergens in advance in order to identify possible intolerance to certain medicinal components.

When buying a medication, you need to carefully read the composition. Quality medicines should not contain chemicals (borates, boric acid, thiomersal, mercury derivatives). The composition may contain polyquart, benzalkonium chloride, chlorobutanol and chlorhexidine.

In the choice of drugs against lacrimation, you cannot rely on advertising and the opinion of friends. Each medication acts individually, depending on the characteristics of the patient's body. It is necessary to carefully study the instructions for use and get acquainted with the main contraindications.

Funds rating

Eye drops are selected depending on the diagnosis. In older people, lacrimation is often caused by hypersensitivity, diseases of an infectious, viral, allergic nature, or damage to the mucous membrane.

Effective drugs:

Category	Name	Composition (active ingredients)	Prices
Antibacterial	Adgelon	Component of the same name	From 800 rub.
Poludan	Polyribouridylic and polyriboadenylic acids	From 450 rub.
Sofradex	Framycetin, gramicidin	From 150 rubles.
Vitabact	Picloxidine dihydrochloride	RUB 200-300
Oftadekt	Decamethoxin	From 80 rubles.
Regenerating	Inocaine	Benoxinate hydrochloride	From 200 rubles.
Lidocaine	Component of the same name	From 50 rubles.
Novocaine	Component of the same name	From 50 rubles.
Dikain	Tetracaine (beta form)	From 150 rubles.
Alcaine	Proxymetacaine	From 450 rub.
Against fatigue	Vizin	Tetrizoline hydrochloride	From 200 rubles.
Okutiars	Hyaluronic acid sodium salt	From 600 rub.
Cationorm	Tris hydrochloride, glycerin	From 200 rubles.
Midriacil	Tropicamide	From 180 rub.
Atropine	Atropine sulfate	From 200 rubles.
With dry eye syndrome	Wizmed	Sodium hyaluronate and chloride	From 300 rubles.
Lacrisin	Hydroxpropyl methylcellulose, sodium tetraborate	From 200 rubles.
Dephyslez	Disodium salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid	From 150 rubles.
Hilo chest of drawers	Hyaluronic acid sodium salt	From 220 rub.
Systane Ultra	Hydroxypropyl guar, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol	From 250 rubles.
Antihistamines	Nakwan	Bromfenac (as sodium bromfenac sesquihydrate)	From 300 rubles.
Octylia	Tetrizoline hydrochloride	From 250 rubles.
Allergodil	Azelastine hydrochloride	From 350 rub.
Opatanol	Olopatadine hydrochloride	From 100 rubles.
Visoptic	Tetrizoline hydrochloride	From 350 rub.

It is strictly forbidden to independently select medicines based on advertisements or other sources of information.

With infectious diseases

Eye drops for lacrimation for the elderly with pathologies of infectious etiology have an antibacterial effect.

Pathologies in this category include:

• staphylococcal ulcers (corneal lesions);
• keratitis;
• endophthalmitis;
• dacryocystitis;
• blepharitis;
• trachoma;
• conjunctivitis.

Diseases of infectious etiology require drug treatment. At the initial stage of the development of the disease, it can be treated at home. If the patient's well-being has not improved, then it is necessary to consult a doctor as soon as possible.

The characteristic symptoms of an infectious lesion of the organs of vision include:

• the presence of a small seal in the corners of the eye;
• swelling;
• peeling of the skin;
• purulent discharge;
• redness of proteins;
• photophobia;
• itching;
• profuse lacrimation;
  
• burning or pain on palpation.

The development of pathologies of infectious etiology can be provoked by bacteria, viruses and fungi. Symptom complex varies depending on the type of disease.

The most effective drugs for infectious pathologies:

• Adgelon. The drug is prescribed for corneal erosions, keratopathy, keratitis and burns (for example, from welding). The medication contains sterile water, sodium and potassium chloride. The course of application varies within 5-7 days. It is necessary to drip 1-2 drops 5-6 times a day.
• Poludan. Local application of the drug is possible with conjunctivitis, keratoconjunctivitis, keratitis, iridocyclitis and viral nephritis. The composition contains sodium and potassium hydrogen phosphate. To prepare a suspension, it is necessary to dilute the lyophilisate with water. The course of application is up to 7 days. The daily rate is 6-8 drops. It is advisable to divide it into 3-4 applications.
• Sofradex. The drug has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect. The composition contains sodium citrate and lithium chloride. Indications for use - diseases of the organs of vision of an infectious type. The course of treatment is 3-5 days. The daily allowance is 6-9 drops.
• Vitabact. Drops for eyes are effective for diseases of fungal, viral and bacterial etiology. The active ingredients have a detrimental effect on chlamydia, hay bacillus, shigella, Escherichia coli, enterococci and staphylococci. The drug is used for dacryocystitis, episcleritis, conjunctivitis. The period of application is 3-4 days.
  
• Oftadekt. The drug has an antifungal effect. Decamethoxin and sodium chloride have a detrimental effect on enterobacteria, gonococci, shigella, streptococci, staphylococci, chlamydia and dermatophytes. The drug is prescribed for conjunctivitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, chlamydial lesions of the organs of vision, blennorrhea. The period of application is 3-5 days.

Drugs in this category have almost the same contraindications.

The absolute restrictions include:

• individual intolerance to the main and auxiliary components;
• hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy and lactation are considered relative contraindications.

If the cornea or mucous membrane is damaged

Eye drops for lacrimation for the elderly help to repair damaged mucous membranes.

Damage to the cornea of ​​the eye includes:

• Erosion. The pathological condition is characterized by a violation of the integrity of the epithelial tissue, which arose against the background of mechanical damage or under toxic effects. Patients are diagnosed with blepharospasm, profuse lacrimation, and photophobia.
• The presence of a foreign body. Much depends on the localization of the particles. If the body is located superficially (inside or under epithelial tissues), then it is necessary to remove it with a cotton swab. Deep introduction of a foreign particle into the corneal tissue requires surgical intervention.
• Corneal damage. Non-penetrating wounds do not imply anatomical changes in the tissues of the organs of vision. When penetrating, the risk of lens prolapse is high. Eye drops can be used initially or as first aid.
• Burns. Grades 2 and 1 are considered mild. In this case, the treatment can be carried out at home. Burns of 4 and 3 degrees are accompanied by the development of glaucoma or leucorrhoea. Regardless of the degree, anti-inflammatory drops are used at the initial stage of treatment or at the time of first aid.

Effective drugs:

• Inocaine. Ophthalmic drops contain benzalkonium chloride, hydrochloric acid, glycerol and sodium hydroxide. The drug has an analgesic effect. The application is indicated for the removal of foreign particles, corneal sutures and tonometry. 1-2 drops are dripped once. The therapeutic norm is no more than 6 drops per day.
  
• Lidocaine. The drug contains distilled water, sodium chloride and benzethonium chloride. The drug has an antiarrhythmic and anesthetic effect. Drops can be used as a first aid for lesions of the mucous membrane of the eye or cornea. Once in the conjunctival sac, 2 drops are instilled.
• Novocaine. The drug is usually used for mechanical trauma to the organ of vision, characterized by severe pain. Also, novocaine is effective for corneal burns. The course of application is 48 hours. The drug has an anesthetic effect. The therapeutic norm is up to 6 drops per day.
• Dikain. The ophthalmic drug has a pronounced analgesic effect. Most often it is used when removing foreign particles located deeply or superficially. The composition of the drug contains sodium chloride. Up to 3 drops can be instilled into the eye once.
• Alcaine. A drug with a pronounced analgesic effect is usually used as a local anesthetic during the removal of foreign particles, corneal stitches or cataracts. The drug can be instilled into the eye up to 5 times (1-2 drops every 10 minutes. during the intervention).

Drugs that have a pronounced analgesic effect have a number of contraindications and often cause side effects.

The absolute restrictions include:

• children's age (up to 8 years old);
• the period of gestation and breastfeeding;
• individual intolerance to auxiliary or main components.

Side effects include flushing, irritation, pain, swelling, blurred vision, and photophobia.

For fatigue and hypersensitivity

Chronic eye fatigue syndrome is characterized by the following symptoms:

• blurred vision or decreased visual acuity;
• irritability;
• heaviness in the upper region of the eye;
• burning;
• flashes, flickering dots, "flies";
• fast fatiguability;
• lacrimation;
• headache;
  
• the appearance of dark circles under the eyes;
• feeling of dryness.

Most often, the pathological syndrome occurs when watching TV for a long time, reading literature (especially in electronic format). Incorrectly selected glasses or lighting can also provoke fatigue. Discomfort occurs in people suffering from vascular dystonia, osteochondrosis and diseases of the endocrine system. Long-term use of drugs that lower blood pressure can lead to heaviness in the eyelids and other vision problems.

The following drugs are used to relieve eye fatigue:

• Vizin. The preparation contains benzalkonium chloride, sodium chloride, disodium edetate, purified water. The drug has a decongestant, vasoconstrictor effect, relieving swelling and redness. The drug has contraindications, which include pheochromocytoma, hyperthyroidism, childhood (up to 2 years), hypertension, dystrophic lesions of the cornea and angle-closure glaucoma.
• Okutiars. Auxiliary components in the composition of eye drops are sodium chloride, sodium hydrogen phosphate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, manganese chloride, purified water. The sterile solution has a vasoconstrictor and moisturizing effect. It is most often prescribed for corneal injuries (including burns and erosion). The drug can be used by people whose professional activities are related to working at a computer, flying or driving a car. The medication has no contraindications, with the exception of individual intolerance.
• Cationorm. The drug contains purified water, glycerol, tromethamine, cetalkonium chloride. The drug has a moisturizing effect, protecting the mucous membrane of the eye. The drug eliminates tingling, burning, fatigue and itching. The main contraindications are considered hypersensitivity or individual intolerance to auxiliary or active components.
• Midriacil. The medicinal product contains hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide, sodium acetate, sodium chloride and benzalkonium chloride. The drug has an anti-inflammatory effect. The medication has a number of absolute (childhood, hypersensitivity, glaucoma) and relative (prostatitis, intraocular, intracranial pressure, inflammatory pathology) contraindications.
• Atropine. The auxiliary components in the composition of the drug include sodium chloride, purified water, hydrochloric acid. Drops for the eyes are used for profuse lacrimation, trauma to the lens and cornea, iridocyclitis, keratitis. The medication has no contraindications, with the exception of individual intolerance.

The course of application of the above-described ophthalmic drugs varies within 2-3 days. 1-2 drops can be instilled into the eyes once. The daily rate is no more than 6 drops.

In case of dry eye syndrome

Lacrimation eye drops for seniors help relieve dryness. Most drugs have a moisturizing effect.

Dry eye syndrome is characterized by the following symptoms:

• pain (possibly acute);
• decrease in the quality of vision;
• photophobia;
• hyperemia;
• hypersensitivity;
• a feeling of the presence of a foreign body;
• mucous discharge;
• profuse lacrimation;
• tension, burning, itching;
• irritation of the mucous membrane.

Dry eye syndrome occurs sporadically. The severity of the symptom complex can vary under the influence of irritating factors. In people suffering from dry eye syndrome, the conjunctiva is usually hyperemic, the person constantly blinks. The main reasons for the development of pathology can be violations of the processes of distribution and formation of tears.

The provoking factors include:

• age;
• lack of vitamins;
• various diseases (arthritis, thyroid pathology, diabetes mellitus);
• prolonged wearing of glasses or contact lenses.

The following drugs are used to treat dry eye syndrome:

• Wizmed. Eye drops contain sodium chloride, calcium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium citrate, disodium phosphate. The preparation contains no preservatives. The medication restores the process of formation of lacrimal fluid and has a pronounced keratoprotective effect. Most often, the drug is used for dry eye syndrome, burns, erosions and corneal injuries.
  
• Lacrisin. Sterile, transparent, viscous solution has an antiseptic effect. It is characterized by a keratoprotective effect. Most often, medications are prescribed for eyelid deformation, thermal burns, dry eye syndrome, keratopathy, keratosis. Contraindications are considered chemical burns and acute hypersensitivity reactions.
• Defyslez. The composition of the drug contains distilled water, sodium phosphate, disodium edetate, benzalkonium chloride, sodium chloride. Eye drops have a keratoprotective and moisturizing effect. The drug is prescribed for dystrophic bullous changes in the cornea, microtrauma of the mucous membrane, dry eye syndrome and keratosis.
• Hilo chest of drawers. The sterile solution contains distilled water, sorbitol and sodium hyaluronate. The drug forms a protective film on the surface of the organ of vision, which protects the eye from aggressive environmental influences (hot, cold air, ultraviolet rays). The main indication for use is dry eye syndrome. With the exception of hypersensitivity, the drug has no contraindications.
• Systane Ultra. The combined ophthalmic preparation intensively moisturizes the mucous membrane of the eye, eliminating the sensation of dryness. The composition contains sorbitol, potassium and sodium chloride, hydrochloric acid, propylene glycol. Also, the medication contains thiamine, hyaluronic acid or pyridoxine (depending on the type of medication). The medication quickly eliminates irritation, redness, burning, dryness and itching. The main contraindication is individual intolerance.

Dry eye syndrome should be treated according to an individually selected ophthalmologist scheme. It is forbidden to increase the daily rate on your own.

For allergic manifestations

Diseases of the allergic type of eyes are characterized by lacrimation, severe itching, edema and photophobia. Most often they are seasonal. The irritant is usually pollen, dust, fluff and other foreign bodies. Drugs that have an antihistamine effect should be selected by an ophthalmologist after determining the underlying cause of the syndrome.

During the period of treatment, the patient may be prescribed the following drugs:

• Visoptic;
• Opatanol;
• Allergodil;
• Octylia;
• Nakwan.

Medicines quickly eliminate lacrimation, itching, burning and ease the general well-being of the patient. In hypersensitive people, medications can be addictive, so they must be applied clearly according to the scheme. Elderly patients may need to adjust the dosage regimen downward.

Eye drops for lacrimation are considered an affordable drug category. Elderly people should consult a specialist before using drugs. Any discomfort that occurs during treatment requires immediate discontinuation of the medication.

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