Iheezo

Iheezo (chloroprocaine) works by numbing the nerves and making them less sensitive to pain. This blocks any sensation in your eye, which allows a provider to perform a procedure in your eyes without you feeling pain or discomfort.

The typical dose of Iheezo (chloroprocaine) is 3 drops to the part of the surface of your eye where your healthcare provider will perform the procedure. Depending on how long the procedure takes, your provider might need to give you more drops of the medication so that it lasts the entire time of the procedure.

Common side effects include widening of the pupils, eye redness, and eye irritation. Using Iheezo (chloroprocaine) for a long time can also cause your eyes to become cloudy or opaque with possible vision loss. Your provider will give you the lowest dose for the shortest amount of time possible to lower your risk for these side effects. Finally, make sure you don't touch or rub your eye while it's numb for at least 20 minutes after you receive Iheezo (chloroprocaine). You could damage your eye and not even know it.

It'll depend on the allergic reaction and how severe it was. If you had a severe reaction, your provider might give you something else. If you've ever had an allergic reaction to an anesthetic or numbing medication (they usually end in -caine), including injections or skin products, let your provider know before receiving this medication.