Meet Upneeq® (oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution), 0.1%, the first and only FDA-approved prescription eye drop for adults with low-lying eyelids (also known as acquired blepharoptosis or ptosis). It provides a non-surgical eyelid lift, quickly lifting eyelids for more awake-looking eyes.

May 16, 2023 · Upneeq is a prescription medication used to treat acquired blepharoptosis. A topical ophthalmic solution (oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.1%), Upneeq is the first medication approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to …

Jun 2, 2021 · While it may sound like science fiction, the FDA-approved eye lifting drop is real: UPNEEQ® is a prescription eye drop that temporarily improves droopy eyelids, or ptosis, with a single daily dose.

Feb 22, 2022 · PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A new way to get big, bright eyes without surgery or injections. It's the first FDA-approved eyedrops to give your eyes a lift. "It literally is one drop in each eye,"...

Apr 22, 2021 · Approved by the FDA in July 2020, the new eye drop works on cases of acquired ptosis, which is when the muscle that lifts the eyelid starts to lose some of its strength over time, causing the...

Oct 18, 2023 · The typical solution for drooping eyelids is ptosis surgery, but the FDA just approved a new, nonsurgical treatment called Upneeq, daily eye drops that lift the eyelid.

Jun 13, 2023 · Upneeq (oxymetazoline) is an FDA-approved, prescription eye drop that temporarily improves droopy eyelids (aka ptosis) caused by a weak muscle in the upper eyelid. Low-lying eyelids can be a cosmetic concern—they can make you look tired or sad—or a functional issue that restricts your vision.

May 5, 2023 · There are many kinds of eye drops, and any of them could be a challenge to get into your eye. But with a few tips and some practice, you’ll get more comfortable with the process. The more familiar and confident you are, the easier it will be to put in eye drops without missing, spilling or using too much.

Feb 23, 2022 · How long can you use prescription eye drops after opening them? Answer: Unless otherwise noted in the package insert, eye drops should stay safe and effective until the expiration date if used and stored correctly.

Feb 11, 2025 · Open Eye Drop is used before eye examinations and for treatment of an eye condition called uveitis. It works by enlarging the pupil of the eyes and helps the doctor visualize the eye more closely. It also reduces redness and swelling in the eyes after cataract surgery. Open Eye Drop is for external use only.