Tag: Eye safety

Since 1979, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has required expiration dates on all prescription and over-the-counter medicines [1.5.2]. For eye care, this date is a crucial safety measure, so **is it safe to use eye drops that expired 5 years ago?** The definitive answer is no.

The overall prevalence of Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS) in patients undergoing cataract surgery is approximately 2%, with the vast majority of cases linked to the use of tamsulosin [1.6.1]. So, **what does tamsulosin do to your eyes?** It significantly increases the risk of this specific surgical complication.

In up to 59% of patients undergoing general anesthesia, the eyelids do not close completely [1.2.1, 1.3.2]. The question of 'Do eyes stay open during anesthesia?' reveals a common but managed phenomenon with important implications for patient safety.