Caffeine: Drinking coffee increases eye pressure for a short duration. A little coffee is fine, but excessive caffeine intake is not ideal. One study found that drinking 5 or more cups of caffeinated coffee increased the risk of developing glaucoma.
How do you use Ganfort eye drops?
Use GANFORT® 0.3/5 eye drops only as prescribed by your doctor. The usual dose of GANFORT® 0.3/5 eye drops is one drop in the affected eye(s) once daily, in the morning. Follow all directions given to you by your doctor carefully.
How does Latanoprost work in the treatment of glaucoma?
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (e.g., ocular hypertension). It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure.
Do you refrigerate Dorzolamide?
Conclusions: The use of refrigerated fixed combination of dorzolamide 2% plus timolol 0.5% (COSOPT) solution is associated with less ocular discomfort than the use of the same fixed combination at room temperature.
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