Nevanac Eye drops treat eye pain, redness, and swelling in patients recovering from cataract surgery. It stops the production of certain natural substances that cause pain and swelling.

Use Nevanac Eye Drops as directed by the doctor. Nevanac Eye Drops are usually instilled three times a day, beginning one day before cataract surgery, on the day of the surgery, and for 14 days after the surgery. Use eye drops at around the same times every day. Do not use more or less of them or use them more often than prescribed by your doctor.

To use the Nevanac Eye Drops, follow these steps:

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
• Check the dropper tip to ensure it is not chipped or cracked.
• Avoid touching the dropper tip against your eye or anything else; eye drops and droppers must be kept clean.
• While tilting your head back, pull down the lower lid of your eye with your index finger to form a pocket.
• Hold the dropper (tip down) with the other hand as close to the eye as possible without touching it.
• Brace the remaining fingers of that hand against your face.
• While looking up, gently squeeze the dropper so that a single drop falls into the pocket made by the lower eyelid. Remove your index finger from the lower eyelid.
• Close your eye for 2 to 3 minutes and tip your head down as though looking at the floor. Try not to blink or squeeze your eyelids.
• Place a finger on the tear duct and apply gentle pressure.
• Wipe any excess liquid from your face with a tissue.
• If you are to use more than one drop in the same eye, wait at least 5 minutes before instilling the next drop.
• Replace and tighten the cap on the dropper bottle. Do not wipe or rinse the dropper tip.
• Wash your hands to remove any medication.

Before using Nevanac Eye Drops, you should not use Nevanac if you are allergic to nepafenac. To make sure Nevanac is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have the following:

• diabetes;
• dry eye syndrome;
• an allergy to any other eye drops;
• arthritis; or
• a bleeding, blood-clotting disorder, such as hemophilia.

Common side effects of Nevanac Eye Drops may occur, including:

• headache
• runny nose
• pain or pressure in the face
• nausea
• vomiting
• dry, itchy, or sticky eyes

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• red or bloody eyes
• eye pain
• feeling that something is in the eye
• sensitivity to light
• blurred or decreased vision
• seeing specks or spots
• teary eyes
• eye discharge or crusting.

How long can you use Nevanac Eye Drops?

Usually, start Nevanac Eye Drops the day before cataract surgery and continues using it for two weeks after surgery. Please only take it for a longer amount of time if your provider instructs you to do so.

Can Nevanac Eye Drops raise blood pressure?

Nevanac Eye Drops are used in the eye. The dose is much smaller, and very little gets to the rest of the body, so the chance of experiencing high blood pressure from this medication is very low.

Are Nevanac Eye Drops intended to burn?

A common side effect of using Nevanac Eye Drops is burning or stinging immediately after a dose. However, it should only continue for a short while. If the burning or irritation persists, let your doctor know.

What side effects can Nevanac Eye Drops cause?

Nevanac Eye Drops may temporarily sting or burn your eyes for 1-2 minutes when applied. Eye redness and headache may also occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.