trifluridine is an antiviral medication that is most commonly used as an eye drop. It is mainly used to treat certain eye infections caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). In ophthalmology, it is best known for treating HSV infection of the cornea (herpetic keratitis). It is used under clinician supervision because dosing and monitoring depend on the specific corneal findings.

ganciclovir gel is an antiviral medication applied directly to the eye. It is most commonly used to treat certain viral infections of the cornea (the clear front window of the eye). In everyday terms, it helps reduce viral activity on the eye’s surface so the cornea can heal. It is typically prescribed and monitored by eye care clinicians in outpatient settings.

An **antiviral** is a medication that helps control infections caused by viruses. In eye care, antiviral drugs are used when viruses infect or inflame the **cornea**, **conjunctiva**, **uvea**, or **retina**. They are commonly used for infections related to **herpes viruses** (like HSV and VZV). Some antiviral treatments are topical (eye drops/gel), and others are taken by mouth or given by injection.

amphotericin B (topical) is an antifungal medication used on the surface of the eye. It is most often prepared as an eye-drop formulation for suspected or confirmed fungal eye infections. In eye care, it is commonly discussed in the context of fungal keratitis (a corneal infection). Because commercial ophthalmic products may be limited, it is frequently compounded by specialized pharmacies.

voriconazole (topical) is an antifungal medication prepared for use on the eye surface. It is commonly used as eye drops made by a compounding pharmacy rather than a standard commercial bottle. Its main role in eye care is treating fungal infections of the cornea and surrounding ocular tissues. It is typically used under close ophthalmic monitoring because fungal eye disease can progress quickly.

natamycin is an antifungal medication. In eye care, it is most commonly used as prescription eye drops for certain fungal infections of the cornea. It is also used outside ophthalmology in some food and agricultural settings to help control fungal growth. In clinical practice, it is discussed most often in the context of fungal keratitis (a fungal corneal infection).

An antifungal is a medication that helps treat infections caused by fungi. In eye care, antifungal drugs are used when fungus infects the cornea, inside of the eye, or surrounding tissues. They can be given as eye drops, ointments, injections, or pills, depending on the infection and location. Use and selection vary by clinician and case.

polymyxin B/trimethoprim is a combination antibiotic medication used in eye care. It is most commonly prescribed as an ophthalmic (eye) drop for certain bacterial eye infections. The two antibiotics work in different ways to help reduce or clear susceptible bacteria on the ocular surface. Clinicians may choose it for uncomplicated external eye infections where broad, practical coverage is needed.

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.