Epinephrine ophthalmic (for the eyes) reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.

Epinephrine ophthalmic is used to treat glaucoma and is also used during eye surgery.

Epinephrine ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to epinephrine, or if you have narrow-angle glaucoma.

Before using epinephrine ophthalmic, tell your doctor if you have asthma, diabetes, heart disease, circulation problems, high blood pressure, a thyroid disorder, or a history of cataract surgery.

Do not use this medication while wearing contact lenses. Epinephrine ophthalmic may contain a preservative that can discolor soft contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after using epinephrine ophthalmic before putting your contact lenses in.

Do not allow the tip of the dropper to touch any surface, including your eyes or hands. If the dropper becomes contaminated it could cause an infection in your eye, which can lead to vision loss or serious damage to the eye.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to epinephrine, or if you have narrow-angle glaucoma.

To make sure you can safely take epinephrine ophthalmic, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

• asthma;

• diabetes;

• heart disease, blood circulation problems;

• high blood pressure;

• a thyroid disorder; or

• a history of cataract surgery.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether epinephrine ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

It is not known whether epinephrine ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.