Ocular hypertension
Ocular hypertension refers to elevated fluid pressure within the eye interior.
Bimatoprost 0.03%
Bimatoprost
3ml
Bimatoprost 0.03% is a once-daily evening eye drop in 3ml bottles that lowers raised pressure inside the eye in glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
Xalatan 0.005%
Latanoprost
2.5ml
Xalatan 0.005% is a 2.5ml bottle of latanoprost eye drops for glaucoma and ocular hypertension, dosed once daily in the evening and sold in packs of 1, 3 or 5.
Sources
- What Is Ocular Hypertension? - American Academy of Ophthalmology — American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Ocular Hypertension Treatment - Glaucoma Research Foundation — Glaucoma Research Foundation
Is ocular hypertension the same as glaucoma?
Ocular hypertension is not considered a disease by itself, and it can lead to a condition known as glaucoma. Glaucoma is a serious disease that causes vision loss and can also lead to blindness if left untreated. On its own, ocular hypertension does not cause damage to vision.
Which medicines for ocular hypertension can I order?
These medicines for ocular hypertension can be ordered here. Bimatoprost bottles are sold here. Brimonidine tartrate and timolol are sold here as generic Combigan. Brinzolamide is sold here as generic Azopt. Dorzolamide is sold here as generic Trusopt. More are listed on this page. Each one has its own product page with its strengths and pack sizes.
Where can I order medicine for ocular hypertension in Hong Kong?
You can order medicines for ocular hypertension online here, for example generic Azopt, generic Combigan and generic Cosopt. Tracked courier delivery to Hong Kong takes 5 to 9 business days, and standard airmail takes 14 to 21 business days without tracking. To order, choose the strength and pack size on the product page, add it to the cart and pay on the secure payment page by Visa, Mastercard or American Express, or by Bitcoin or Ethereum. Every order ships in plain, unbranded packaging.
Does ocular hypertension always lead to glaucoma?
Ocular hypertension does not always lead to glaucoma. Some people with the condition eventually develop glaucoma and loss of vision, whereas others lead their lives without developing the disease. Raised pressure inside the eye may increase the risk of glaucoma, so it needs careful monitoring.
What other names are medicines for ocular hypertension sold under?
Lumigan is a brand name of bimatoprost. Monopost is a brand name of latanoprost. Timoptol is a brand name of timolol. The medicines listed here are generics, not the original brands.
Which factors make glaucoma more likely in ocular hypertension?
In ocular hypertension, the factors linked to a higher risk of glaucoma include increasing age, increasing intraocular pressure, decreased thickness of the cornea, and increased cup to disc ratio. Using these factors, risk over five years ranged from as low as one or two percent in some people to as high as 25 to 35 percent in others.
How much does medicine for ocular hypertension cost?
The cards on this page show the starting price per bottle of each medicine for ocular hypertension. Each product page gives the price for every strength and pack size, in Hong Kong dollars, US dollars or another currency you pick from the currency menu.
How is ocular hypertension treated?
Ocular hypertension is monitored carefully and, in some cases, treated with eye drops. In one large study of ocular hypertension, people given eye drop treatment had the goal of reducing their intraocular pressure by 20 percent.