Open-angle Glaucoma or Chronic Glaucoma

Alphagan [Brimonidine] is an eyedrop consists of an active ingredient Brimonidine and other inactive ingredients. Alphagan [Brimonidine] eye drops is used for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma or chronic glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye also known as Ocular hypertension the most common type of glaucoma affecting 70 percent to 80 percent of those who suffer from this disorder. Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss nerve damage or blindness. Alphagan [Brimonidine] ophthalmic solution lowers the pressure in the eye by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye and also allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye which is known as alpha agonist. Brimonidine present in Alphagan [Brimonidine] eye drops is also used for the people suffering from poor night vision after Lasik or PRK surgery.

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