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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, also known by its brand names Prolensa and BromSite, is an eye drop medication. It's a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that relieves eye pain and inflammation after cataract surgery. This medication is approved for adults only. The dosage is typically 1 drop into the affected eye once or twice per day, depending on the strength of the eye drop you have. Side effects are typically related to the eye and can include eye pain and blurry vision.

• Eye pain and eye inflammation after cataract surgery in adults

• Blurry vision (up to 8%)
• Sensitivity to light (up to 8%)
• Eye pain (up to 8%)
• Feeling like there's something in your eye (up to 8%)
• Inflammation in the front part (anterior chamber) of the eye (up to 8%)

• Allergic reaction
• Slower healing
• Bleeding in the eye
• Problems in the cornea
• Don't wear contact lenses when placing bromfenac drops into the eye