azithromycin ophthalmic is an antibiotic eye medication used on the surface of the eye. It is typically formulated as eye drops (an ophthalmic solution) applied to the conjunctiva and eyelids. It is most commonly used for certain bacterial eye infections and related inflammation. It is prescribed in eye care settings such as optometry and ophthalmology clinics.

erythromycin ointment is a topical antibiotic medication in an ointment base. It is used on the eye surface and eyelids to help treat or prevent certain bacterial infections. In eye care, it is commonly prescribed for conditions affecting the conjunctiva (the clear lining over the white of the eye) and eyelid margins. It is also widely known for use in newborn eye infection prevention in some settings.

gentamicin is an antibiotic medication from the aminoglycoside class. It is used to treat certain bacterial infections by stopping bacteria from making essential proteins. In eye care, gentamicin is commonly used as eye drops or ointment for external eye infections. It also exists in injectable forms for serious infections in other parts of the body.

tobramycin is an antibiotic medicine used to treat certain bacterial infections. In eye care, it is commonly prescribed as antibiotic eye drops or ointment. It is also used in other medical settings, including inhaled and injectable forms for specific infections. tobramycin does not treat viral or fungal eye disease.

besifloxacin is a prescription antibiotic eye drop used to treat certain bacterial eye infections. It belongs to a medication class called fluoroquinolones. It is most commonly used for bacterial conjunctivitis (often called “pink eye” caused by bacteria). It is formulated for topical use on the eye rather than for oral or injectable use.

ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic medicine that targets certain bacteria. It belongs to a group called fluoroquinolones. In eye care, it is commonly used as eye drops or ointment for bacterial infections. It is also used in other parts of medicine as an oral or intravenous antibiotic.

ofloxacin is an antibiotic medication in the fluoroquinolone drug class. It is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. In eye care, it is commonly prescribed as an ophthalmic (eye) drop or ointment. It is also used in other parts of medicine, but this overview focuses on clinical eye and eyelid use.

gatifloxacin is an antibiotic medication in the fluoroquinolone class. In eye care, it is most commonly used as prescription eye drops to treat certain bacterial infections. It is designed to reduce bacterial growth on the surface of the eye. Use and availability vary by country, formulation, and manufacturer.

moxifloxacin is an antibiotic medicine in the fluoroquinolone class. It is used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria. In eye care, it is commonly prescribed as antibiotic eye drops for external eye infections. It may also be used around certain eye procedures to reduce bacterial infection risk in selected cases.

antibiotic eye drops are prescription or clinician-recommended medicines placed on the eye surface to treat or prevent certain bacterial infections. They are used most often for infections of the conjunctiva (the clear membrane over the white of the eye) and the cornea (the clear front window of the eye). They are also commonly used around eye procedures when infection risk is a concern. They do not treat all causes of “red eye,” because many red-eye conditions are viral, allergic, or inflammatory rather than bacterial.

nepafenac is a prescription eye drop used to reduce inflammation and pain in the eye. It belongs to a medication group called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is commonly used around cataract surgery and other anterior segment (front-of-the-eye) procedures. It is formulated for topical use, meaning it is placed directly on the eye as drops.

bromfenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used as an eye drop. It is most commonly used around eye surgery to reduce inflammation and pain. Clinicians may also use it in selected inflammatory eye conditions, depending on the case. Availability, approved indications, and dosing vary by country and formulation.

ketorolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to reduce inflammation and pain. In eye care, it is most commonly prescribed as ketorolac eye drops for short-term control of ocular inflammation or discomfort. It may also be used in other medical settings as an oral or injectable pain medication, depending on the product. Specific indications and formulations vary by country and manufacturer.

NSAID eye drops are prescription eye drops that reduce inflammation and pain on the surface and front part of the eye. NSAID stands for **nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug**. They are commonly used around **eye surgery** and for certain inflammatory eye conditions. They are different from antibiotic drops (which treat infection) and steroid drops (which suppress inflammation through a different pathway).

fluorometholone is a corticosteroid (steroid) medicine used to reduce inflammation in and around the eye. It is most commonly prescribed as an ophthalmic (eye) drop suspension and sometimes as an ointment. Clinicians use it when inflammation is a main driver of symptoms such as redness, swelling, irritation, or light sensitivity. It is used in both optometry and ophthalmology, including routine clinic care and post-operative care.

dexamethasone is a corticosteroid medication that reduces inflammation. It is used in many areas of medicine, including eye care. In ophthalmology, it may be used as eye drops, ointment, injections, or implants depending on the condition. Its main role is to calm inflammatory responses that can affect comfort and vision.

prednisolone is a corticosteroid medicine that reduces inflammation by calming the immune response. In eye care, it is commonly used as an eye drop to treat inflammatory eye conditions and to control inflammation after eye surgery. It can also be used by mouth or by injection for certain inflammatory or autoimmune conditions that may affect the eyes. It is not an antibiotic and does not directly treat infections.

lifitegrast is a prescription anti-inflammatory eye drop used for dry eye disease. It is designed to reduce immune-driven inflammation on the ocular surface (the cornea and conjunctiva). It is most commonly used in outpatient eye care, including optometry and ophthalmology clinics. People may recognize it as a long-term medication option when lubricating drops alone are not enough.

cyclosporine ophthalmic is a prescription eye medication used to manage inflammatory dry eye disease and related ocular surface problems. It is a topical form of cyclosporine, meaning it is applied directly to the eye rather than taken by mouth. It is most commonly used in ophthalmology and optometry clinics for chronic dry eye where inflammation is part of the cause. It is designed for ongoing care rather than immediate, one-time symptom relief.

hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar-based molecule found throughout the body, including in the eye. It helps tissues hold onto water and contributes to lubrication and cushioning. In eye care, it is commonly used in lubricating eye drops and in surgical “viscoelastic” gels used during intraocular procedures. It is also used in other medical fields for joints and skin, but this article focuses on eye-related uses.