Is Optimmune a prescription?
It is used to treat chronic dry eye (KCS, keratoconjunctivitis sicca) that may be caused by inflammation. Optimmune Ophthalmic Ointment is a prescription medication available as a sterile eye ointment. The sterile ointment is usually applied as a ¼ inch strip to the eye(s) every 12 hours.
How to order eye drops and single dose eye preparation?
Eye Drop & Single Dose Eye Preparation Quantities Summary Guidance on appropriate ordering quantities for eye drops and single dose eye preparations supplied on FP10 prescriptions. To ensure expenditure in this area is appropriate and consistent. To reduce inappropriate or duplicate requests for supply.
When to treat dry eye with prescription eye drops?
One type of Chronic Dry Eye is characterized by decreased tear production due to inflammation. For this type of Chronic Dry Eye, RESTASIS ® Opthalmic Emulsion helps increase your eyes’ natural ability to produce tears. If you think you think you may have Chronic Dry Eye, don’t wait until your next annual eye appointment.
Is there a limit on eye drop refills?
Insurance companies now impose limits on quantities of eye drops and refill intervals. However, many patients have trouble putting in exactly one drop, precisely onto the eye. It is natural to have some drops hit your cheek occasionally or to have two drops come out at once.
What are the side effects of eye drops?
Other side effects include eye redness, discharge, watery eyes, eye pain, foreign body sensation, itching, stinging, and blurred vision. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
How to calculate days supply of eye drops?
Using a conversion factor of 20 drops per milliliter, calculate the days’ supply by dividing the total number of drops dispensed by the number of drops required for each day’s dose. For example, consider an ophthalmic product to be dosed one drop in each eye twice daily and dispensed in a 2.5 milliliter bottle.
Do you need a prescription for Optimmune ointment?
Optimmune Ophthalmic Ointment is indicated for management of chronic keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye) and chronic superficial keratitis (corneal inflammation) in dogs. For ophthalmic use in dogs only. Made by Merck. This medication requires a prescription from your veterinarian.
How to complain about a refill on eye drops?
They should be able to tell you what your insurance allows for your prescription. If the pharmacist cannot ask for an exception or provide you with more of the eye drops, call your insurance company or prescription drug plan to register a complaint. The customer service phone number is on your insurance or drug plan card.
What to do when your eye drops run out?
It is important that your eye doctor know if there are times when your eye drops run out before the end of the month or if there are days when you skip doses because you do not have enough. The doctor may be able to provide a sample of eye drops and can also request an exception from your insurer to allow enough medication.