How is mitomycin ophthalmic used?
A healthcare provider will apply this medicine to your eye(s) during glaucoma surgery.
Glaucoma surgery is usually performed while you are awake. You will be given medicine to numb your eyes and reduce pain or discomfort during your surgery.
If general anesthesia is used for your surgery, you will not be awake during the operation.
Mitomycin ophthalmic is a liquid medicine that is applied first to a tray of tiny sponges. The sponges will soak in the mitomycin for at least 60 minutes.
Once the sponges are saturated with mitomycin, your surgeon will place the sponges directly onto your eye.
The sponges will be left in place for 2 minutes and then removed.
After the sponges are removed, your eye will be rinsed thoroughly.
Your doctor may prescribe other eye medications for you to use after surgery. Use all medications as directed. Read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each medication. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without your doctor's advice.