Yes

Local Anesthetic

Anesthesia for tonometry, gonioscopy; suture removal from cornea; removal of corneal foreign body; cataract extraction, glaucoma surgery; short operative procedure involving the cornea and conjunctiva

C

Known hypersensitivity to proparacaine

Use with caution in patients with cardiac disease, hyperthyroidism; for typical ophthalmic use only; prolonged use not recommended

1% to 10%: Local: Burning, stinging, redness

<1%: Arrhythmias, CNS depression, allergic contact dermatitis, irritation, sensitization, lacrimation, keratitis, iritis, erosion of the corneal epithelium, conjunctival congestion and hemorrhage, corneal opacification, blurred vision, diaphoresis (increased)

Increased effect of phenylephrine, tropicamide

Store in tight, light-resistant containers

Prevents initiation and transmission of impulse at the nerve cell membrane by decreasing ion permeability through stabilizing

Onset of action: Within 20 seconds of instillation

Duration: 15-20 minutes

Children and Adults:

Tonometry, gonioscopy, suture removal: Instill 1-2 drops of 0.5% solution in eye just prior to procedure

No information available to require special precautions

No effects or complications reported

May slow wound healing; use sparingly, avoid touching or rubbing the eye until anesthesia has worn off

Do not use if discolored; protect eye from irritating chemicals, foreign bodies, and blink reflex; use eye patch if necessary

Ophthalmic, solution, as hydrochloride: 0.5% (2 mL, 15 mL)