Proparacaine

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Proparacaine Uses

Proparacaine is used for local anesthesia and eye anesthesia.

How Proparacaine works

Proparacaine works by blocking pain signals from the peripheral nerves to brain which decreases the sensation of pain.
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Expert advice for Proparacaine

  • Proparacaine is commonly used to anesthetize the eye before cataract surgery or any other surgery in the eye.
  • Usually 1-2 drops are sufficient to anesthetize the eye.
  • Effect of Proparacaine lasts for up to half an hour.

Frequently asked questions for Proparacaine

Proparacaine

Q. What are the side effects of Proparacaine?

The most common side effects of Proparacaine are stinging, burning sensation, and eye redness. Usually these are temporary and subside on their own after sometime. However, if they do not resolve and worry you, please consult your doctor.

Q. How is Proparacaine used?

Proparacaine is used by a doctor for examination of the eye or before any surgical procedure of the eye to numb the area. Few drops of it are applied on the surface of the eye with the help of a dropper. Any extra liquid must be wiped off.

Q. What precautions should I take while using Proparacaine?

Before using Proparacaine, you must tell your doctor if you have had any allergies to this, or any other medicines earlier. You should know that this is a numbing medicine and the effect will take some time to wear off. Avoid rubbing your eye until your sensations are back to normal. Any kind of rubbing of the eyes may lead to injury to the eye.

Q. Do these drops have an anti allergic property?

No. Numbing eye drops don’t have soothing, hydrating, anti-allergy, or antibiotic properties. They’re an anesthetic medication for your eye. When administered in small doses, these drops are considered safe. However, there are some risks of side effects if they’re overused.

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