When to Use Brimonidine?

Ophthalmic brimonidine is used to lower pressure in the eyes in patients who have glaucoma (high pressure in the eyes that may damage nerves and cause vision loss) and ocular hypertension (pressure in the eyes that is higher than normal but not high enough to cause vision loss).

Is brimonidine bad for your eyes?

Brimonidine may cause your eyes to become more sensitive to light than they are normally.

How long does it take brimonidine to work?

After topical instillation, brimonidine reduces IOP within 1 hour, and the peak effect occurs at 2–3 hours after dosing (Walters 1996). The trough effect occurs at 10–14 hours after dosing.