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Prolensa vs. Bromsite

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Summary for Prolensa

Prescription only

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.

Indications for Prolensa

Pros and Cons for Prolensa

Pros

  • Used once a day
  • Can start to feel pain relief after a day

Cons

  • Can slow healing for some people
  • Contains sulfites, which might cause allergic reactions for some people

Common Side Effects for Prolensa

  • 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%)

Warnings for Prolensa

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

Summary for Bromsite

Prescription only

BromSite (bromfenac 0.075%) is a prescription eye drop. It's used to relieve eye pain and inflammation after adults get cataract surgery. It's a type of medication called a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The typical dose is 1 drop into the affected eye twice a day. Side effects include eye pain, blurry vision, and headache. This eye drop is available as a brand-name and generic medication.

Indications for Bromsite

Pros and Cons for Bromsite

Pros

  • Works well to help prevent pain and inflammation from cataract surgery
  • Can start to feel pain relief within a day

Cons

  • Must use twice a day
  • Can slow healing for some people

Common Side Effects for Bromsite

  • Eye pain (up to 8%)
  • Eye floaters (up to 8%)
  • Higher eye pressure (up to 8%)
  • Headache (up to 8%)

Warnings for Bromsite

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

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$45.40$380.99
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Bromfenac1 eye dropper / 5ml of 0.075%
$70.80$291.99
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