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Glaucoma eye drops make up most of this range, including Bimat, Xalatan, Cosopt, Combigan and Alphagan, alongside an eyelash-growth solution, an eye inflammation combination and an oral tablet.

Bimat

Bimatoprost

0.3mg

Bimatoprost eye drops for glaucoma and ocular hypertension. They increase fluid drainage from the eye to lower pressure.

From$39.90/ bottleView

Xalatan

Latanoprost

2.5ml

Latanoprost eye drops for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. They lower eye pressure by improving fluid drainage.

From$44.80/ bottleView

Cosopt

Dorzolamide, Timolol

2% + 0.5%

Dorzolamide and timolol eye drops for glaucoma and ocular hypertension. They combine two ways of lowering eye pressure.

From$32.33/ bottleView

Combigan

Brimonidine, Timolol

0.2% + 0.5%

Brimonidine and timolol eye drops for open-angle glaucoma and high eye pressure. It combines two types of pressure-lowering action in one bottle.

From$34.17/ bottleView

Alphagan

Brimonidine

5ml

Brimonidine eye drops for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It reduces fluid production in the eye and increases drainage to lower pressure.

From$41.90/ bottleView

Tobradex

Tobramycin, Dexamethasone

0.1% + 0.3%

Tobramycin and dexamethasone eye drops for eye inflammation. They combine an antibiotic with a steroid to fight infection and swelling.

From$13.20/ bottleView

Diamox

Acetazolamide

250mg

Acetazolamide tablets for glaucoma and altitude sickness. It reduces fluid buildup in the eye and brain by blocking a carbonic anhydrase enzyme.

From$0.54/ tabletView

Key points

  • Eye drops are the most common medicine treatment for glaucoma, per the National Eye Institute.
  • Glaucoma drops work by reducing fluid production in the eye or helping fluid drain away, depending on the medicine.
  • Monitoring matters because glaucoma treatment aims to slow optic nerve damage and vision loss, not reverse it.
  • This range also includes an eyelash-growth solution, an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory eye combination, and an oral tablet used for glaucoma among other conditions.

Glaucoma and ocular hypertension eye drops

Bimatoprost is the prostaglandin analogue in Bimat, and Xalatan contains latanoprost, another prostaglandin analogue. Timolol is the beta blocker in Cosopt, paired with dorzolamide, and in Combigan, paired with brimonidine; Alphagan contains brimonidine alone. Bimat, Xalatan, Cosopt, Combigan and Alphagan are all listed for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

Eyelash growth, ocular inflammation and other uses

Latisse Ophthalmic Solution also contains bimatoprost, but is listed for eyelash hypotrichosis rather than glaucoma. Tobradex combines tobramycin, an antibiotic, with dexamethasone, a steroid, for ocular inflammation. Diamox (acetazolamide) is an oral tablet listed for glaucoma, altitude sickness and oedema, unlike the other medicines here, which are eye drops.

Further reading

Which eye medicines can I buy on Direct Meds?

Direct Meds lists 8 eye medicines. Together they contain 8 different active ingredients, including bimatoprost, timolol and brimonidine. Examples include Bimat and Latisse Ophthalmic Solution; all 8 medicines are listed on this page.

Can I buy Latisse in South Africa?

Yes. Bimatoprost eye products on Direct Meds include Latisse Ophthalmic Solution (bimatoprost) and Bimat (bimatoprost).

What are eye medicines used for?

Between them, the eye medicines on Direct Meds are used for open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension, eyelash hypotrichosis and ocular inflammation.

Do eye medicines come as tablets or other forms?

Mostly as eye drops, with some tablets. The forms and strengths are listed on each product page.

How do I compare eye medicines?

Start with the active ingredient: there are 8 different ones in this range. Products with the same active ingredients contain the same medicine. Compare their strength, form and price per unit. Each product page's details table lists uses, how quickly it works, side effects and interactions. If you take other medicines, are pregnant or have a long-term condition, check with a doctor or pharmacist first.

Will I receive branded or generic eye medicines?

Usually a generic. Names such as Xalatan and Cosopt identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredients and strength. Others, such as Bimat and Latisse Ophthalmic Solution, are listed under their own names; for these you receive a branded generic or generic with the same active ingredient, depending on stock.

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How are eye medicines priced?

Compare each medicine, strength and pack on its product page. Prices are shown in rand, converted from US dollars, so the final rand total can change with the exchange rate. Larger packs usually cost less per unit.

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Can I buy eye medicines over the counter in South Africa?

Yes, online. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order eye medicines. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.

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Where can I buy eye medicines online in South Africa?

Choose a product, strength and pack, then check out. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.

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