Anesthetics (Ophthalmic)
Precautions After Receiving This MedicineAfter a local anesthetic is applied to the eye, do
not rub or wipe the eye until the anesthetic has worn off and feeling in the
eye returns
. To do so may cause injury or damage to the eye. The effects
of these medicines usually last for about 20 minutes. However, if more than
one dose is applied, the effects may last longer.
If you get one of these medicines on your fingers, it may cause a rash
with dryness and cracking of the skin. If you touch your eye after this medicine
has been applied, wash your hands as soon as possible.
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