Aurocaine 5 mL Eye Drop

Aurocaine 5 mL Eye Drop is a local anesthetic eye drop that contains proparacaine, with 5 mL in each bottle. It belongs to the ophthalmic anesthetic class and is used by eye care professionals to numb the surface of the eye during exams and minor procedures. Aurocaine 5 mL Eye Drop helps reduce blinking, pain, and discomfort when the eye needs to be touched or tested. It is not meant for routine self-treatment of eye pain at home.

How it works: Proparacaine blocks pain signals from the nerves on the eye surface, so the eye feels numb for a short period. Because Aurocaine 5 mL Eye Drop is applied directly to the eye, it works where it is placed and does not treat the cause of eye pain.

Aurocaine 5 mL Eye Drop is a single-bottle ophthalmic anesthetic presentation, so the 5 mL size is chosen for in-office or short-term use rather than everyday home use. This form is suitable when a doctor needs fast, temporary numbing of the eye surface for a procedure, and the effect usually begins within minutes and wears off after a short time.

• Eye numbing before an exam
• Eye numbing before minor procedures
• Helping with corneal testing
• Reducing discomfort from touching the eye surface
• Temporary relief during ophthalmic treatment

• Use Aurocaine 5 mL Eye Drop only in the eye as directed by a healthcare professional.
• Wash your hands before and after using the drop.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• After instilling the drop, keep the eye closed gently for a short time if instructed.
• Do not use contact lenses unless your eye doctor says it is okay.
• Do not drive or operate machinery until vision and sensation are back to normal.

Aurocaine 5 mL Eye Drop is supplied as a 5 mL bottle, but the actual number of drops and how often it is used depend on the eye procedure and the prescriber’s instructions. This medicine is usually given by a clinician or used under direct medical supervision, and repeat dosing is limited because overuse can injure the eye surface. Your doctor decides the right dose and timing for this exact strength.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Proparacaine may include:

• Temporary stinging or burning in the eye
• Mild eye redness
• Blurred vision for a short time
• Watery eyes
• Temporary numbness or reduced blink reflex
• Foreign-body sensation or irritation

• Do not use Aurocaine 5 mL Eye Drop for ongoing eye pain unless a doctor tells you to.
• Avoid rubbing the eye while it is numb because you may injure the cornea without feeling it.
• Do not wear contact lenses during use unless your eye doctor specifically approves.
• Tell your doctor if you have had an allergy to proparacaine or similar numbing eye drops.
• Use caution if you are scheduled to drive, because vision may be blurred after the drop.
• This medicine is for short-term professional use, not for frequent or repeated self-administration.
• Tell your doctor about any history of severe dry eye, corneal disease, or eye surgery.

• Other numbing eye medicines, which may increase the risk of eye surface damage
• Other ophthalmic drops used around the same time, unless your doctor says to separate them
• Contact lens use, which can change how the drop is absorbed and may irritate the eye
• Any known allergy to local anesthetics, including related agents

Store Aurocaine 5 mL Eye Drop tightly closed at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.