Optipres 0.25% 5 mL Eye Drop

Optipres 0.25% 5 mL Eye Drop is a prescription eye drop containing betaxolol 0.25%, a beta-blocker used to lower pressure inside the eye. Each drop delivers betaxolol in a 0.25% solution, and this medicine is used to help treat open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. By reducing eye pressure, Optipres 0.25% 5 mL Eye Drop helps lower the risk of optic nerve damage and vision loss.

How it works: Betaxolol blocks beta receptors in the eye, which helps reduce the amount of fluid the eye makes. With less fluid made, eye pressure goes down when Optipres 0.25% 5 mL Eye Drop is used as directed.

The 0.25% strength is the standard lower-strength betaxolol eye drop and is often chosen when a doctor wants effective pressure-lowering with less chance of stronger beta-blocker effects. Because there are no other Optipres strengths or forms listed here, Optipres 0.25% 5 mL Eye Drop fits the usual starting range for this medicine and is tailored by the prescriber based on eye pressure response.

• Open-angle glaucoma
• Ocular hypertension
• Lowering elevated eye pressure
• Helping protect the optic nerve from pressure damage

• Wash your hands before using Optipres 0.25% 5 mL Eye Drop.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place 1 drop into the eye as prescribed.
• Do not let the bottle tip touch your eye, eyelid, or fingers.
• After the drop, close your eye gently and press the inner corner of the eye for 1 to 2 minutes.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Remove contact lenses before use and wait at least 15 minutes before putting them back in.

Optipres 0.25% 5 mL Eye Drop provides betaxolol 0.25% in each drop, which is a lower-strength ophthalmic solution used for pressure control in the eye. It may be prescribed once or twice daily depending on how your doctor wants to control your eye pressure, and the exact number of drops per day should be set by your prescriber. Do not use more often than directed, because extra doses usually do not improve pressure control and may increase side effects.

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

Common side effects of Betaxolol may include:

• Temporary eye irritation or stinging
• Blurred vision after putting in the drop
• Mild eye redness
• Dry eyes
• Watery eyes
• Headache
• Less commonly, eyelid discomfort

• Use caution if you have asthma, COPD, or a history of wheezing, because beta-blocker eye drops can affect breathing.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, slow pulse, heart block, or heart failure.
• This eye drop may cause blurred vision right after use, so avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision clears.
• If you wear contact lenses, remove them before use and follow your eye doctor’s instructions.
• Do not stop using Optipres 0.25% 5 mL Eye Drop suddenly unless your doctor tells you to do so.
• Tell your doctor about diabetes, because betaxolol can mask some signs of low blood sugar.
• Use caution if you are already taking other beta-blockers or medicines that slow the heart.

• Other beta-blockers, including oral beta-blockers
• Calcium channel blockers that can slow the heart rate
• Digoxin
• Clonidine
• Other glaucoma drops unless timed correctly

Store Optipres 0.25% 5 mL Eye Drop at room temperature, tightly closed, and protect it from contamination by keeping the tip clean.