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Nevanac vs. Prolensa

Nevanac, also known by its generic name nepafenac 0.1%, is an eye drop medication that's used to relieve pain and inflammation from cataract surgery. This medication is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) eye drop that both adults and children who need cataract surgery can use. The Nevanac (nepafenac) eye drop is placed in the affected eye(s) three times per day for up to 2 weeks after the surgery. Some side effects include changes in vision and feeling like there's something in your eye.

• Relief of eye pain and inflammation after cataract removal surgery for people ages 10 years and older

• Cloudiness in the eye (up to 10%)
• Worse vision (up to 10%)
• Feeling like there's something in your eye (up to 10%)
• High eye pressure (up to 10%)
• Eyes feel sticky (up to 10%)

• Bleeding
• Slower healing
• Cornea problems
• Take off contact lenses before placing medication in eye

Bromfenac is a prescription eye drop. It helps relieve eye pain and inflammation after adults get cataract surgery. It works as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Bromfenac is available in a few strengths: 0.07% (brand name Prolensa and generic) and 0.09% (generic only). The usual dose is 1 drop in the affected eye once a day, starting the day before surgery and continuing for 2 weeks after surgery. Side effects can include eye pain and blurry vision.

• Eye pain and eye inflammation after cataract surgery in adults

• Blurry vision (up to 8%)
• Eye pain (up to 8%)
• Feeling like there's something in your eye (up to 8%)
• Sensitivity to light (up to 8%)

• Allergic reaction
• Slower healing
• Bleeding in the eye
• Problems with the cornea
• Remove contact lenses before using bromfenac