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| What are antibiotics used for? |
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Definition
| Used to treat/prevent corneal infections |
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| What is atropine Sol./Oint used for? |
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Definition
| Pain Relief, Inflammation, To dilate pupil |
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| What to do for the bitter taste of atropine drops? |
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Definition
1. switch to ointment
2. decrease frequency
3. discontinue |
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| Atropine can help the pain of what ocular conditions? |
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Definition
| uveitis and corneal ulcers |
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| What are the side effects of atropine? |
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Definition
seeing reflective layer of the retina
Mydrasis - dilation
Light sensitivity
Dilates in 1 hr., lasts 24-72 hrs. |
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| Reflective layer of retina that shows as yellow, green, blue light reflection. |
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| Contraindications for Atropine? |
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Definition
| Glaucoma and Intentional miosis |
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| What is Intentional Miosis? |
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Definition
purposefully keeping the pupil constricted
ex: Posterior Lens luxation, to keep lens from moving forward |
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| What is Idoxuridine 0.1% Sol.? |
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Definition
| Antiviral eye drop, used with Feline Herpes Virus |
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What is Hypertonic Saline used for?
(5% Sodium Chloride Sol/Oint) |
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Definition
reduces corneal edema
reduce the chance of a corneal ulcer
can cause irritation |
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| What to do if Hypertonic Saline Sol. causes irritation? |
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Definition
| Switch to ointment if irritation occurs |
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| What is Dexamethasone Solution? |
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Definition
| Steroid used for inflammation |
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| What is Diclofinac Solution? |
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Definition
| NSAID used for inflammation |
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| Examples of ocular NSAID's |
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Definition
Diclofinac Sol.
Flurbiprofen Solution
Keterolac
Carprofen Inj/Oral |
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| Cautions with Flurbiprofen? |
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Definition
Might elevate IOP
Caution w/ Corneal Ulcer |
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| What is NeoPolyBac w/HC Oint.? |
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Definition
| Antibiotic + hydrocortisone |
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Antibiotic + Dexamethasone
STOP if squinting
Might cause irritation
Neomycin can cause allergic reaction |
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| Steroid used for inflammation |
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| Steroids: Contraindications |
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Definition
STOP immediately if squinting
Corneal Ulcer |
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| Oral Antiviral: Herpes Virus |
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| What is Fenofibrate used for? |
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Definition
| to lower High Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels |
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| What are Methazolamide Capsules? |
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Definition
Oral Glaucoma Medication
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
decreases fluid production
use if topicals aren't sufficient |
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| Methazolamide: Side Effects? |
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Definition
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Supplement: eye health and vision maintenance
Slow retinal degeneration
contains fish oil, grapeseed ext & lutein |
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Lowers Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels
Anti-inflammatory (mild)
May promote healing |
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| What is Prednisone/Prednisolone? |
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Definition
Oral Steroid
Taper dose before stopping |
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| Prednisone/Prednisolone: Side Effects? |
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Definition
PU/PD
Inc. Appetite
weight gain
behavioral changes
possible GI upset |
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| What is Gabapentin/Tramadol used for? |
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Definition
Pain relief: after procedures
Pain relief: severe ulcers |
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| Gabapentin/Tramadol: Side Effects? |
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Definition
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| What are Artificial Tears? |
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Definition
Moisture/Lubrication
safe for corneal ulcers
OTC: GenTealGel severe dry eye
can be applied intraoccuar |
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| What is Cyclosporine 2% (optimune) Ointment? |
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Definition
Stimulates tear production
safe for corneal ulcers
topical immunosuppression/modulation |
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| What is Tacrolimus suspension/ointment? |
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Definition
Stimulates tear production
safe for corneal ulcers
topical immunosuppressive/modulation |
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Glaucoma Med
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
decreases ciliary body fluid production |
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| Dorzolamide: Side effects? |
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Definition
Stinging due to low pH
Long-Term inflammation/irritation |
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Definition
Glaucoma Medication
Beta Blocker
Lower IOP in mild cases |
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Definition
Slight Miosis
Lower heart rate if systematically absorbed |
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| What is Dorzolamide/Timolol? |
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Definition
Glaucoma Medication
Dorzo and Timolol |
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| What is Latanaprost 0.005%? |
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Definition
Strongest Glaucoma Medication
Prostaglandin Analogues
Lowers pressure causes miosis
Can keep luxated lens posterior
Keep luxated lens posterior |
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| Latanaprost 0.005%: contraindication |
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Definition
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| Latanaprost 0.005%: Side Effects |
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Definition
Miosis
Irritation/inflammation |
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| Latanaprost 0.005%: irritation |
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Definition
if irritation occurs:
dilute 1:1 with artificial tears to keep IOP lower and decrease miosis |
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Definition
Methazolamide (oral)
Dorzo
Dorzo/Timolol
Latanaprost 0.005%
Pilocarpine Hydrocloride 1% |
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| Uses for Pilocarpine Hydrochloride 1%? |
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Definition
| Miosis, Glaucoma, Neurogenic dry eye |
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| Side Effect of Pilocarpine Hydrochloride 1%? |
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| What is Procaine used for? |
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Definition
to numb the cornea
used for IOP, FB removal, surgery ect.. |
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Definition
decreases tear production: STT first!!
can produce cytotoxic effects on the corneal epithelium |
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| What is Gonak Gel used for? |
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Definition
Used for ERG and Gonioscopy
help with angle of incidence |
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Definition
Drop to dilate pupil. Dilates in 20 mins
Lasts 2-3hrs. |
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| What is a Dexamethasone Inj? Used for? |
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Definition
Steroid
systemic anti-inflammatory
use before intraoccular sx |
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| What is a Gentamycin Injectable? |
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Definition
"kill" the eye by destroying the ciliary body
Lower IOP in blind/glaucoma eyes |
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| Gentamycin Injectable: Side Effects |
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Definition
| Might see intraocular bleeding and cataracts after injection |
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| Kenalog- 40 Injectable: Another name |
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Definition
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| What is Kenalog- 40 Injectable? What is it used for? |
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Definition
Subconjunctival steroid injection
intraocular inflammation
used with uveitis and post cataracts sx |
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| Kenalog- 40 Injectable: Side Effects |
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Definition
| can cause irritation, swelling above the eye the first night after injection |
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| What does Phenylephrine do? |
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Definition
| Constrict blood vessels to decrease bleeding |
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| Phenylephrine: Side Effect |
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Definition
| can increase BP in anesthetic patients |
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| Cautions for antibiotics? |
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Definition
can cause irritation
Neomycin can cause allergic reaction |
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| How long does it take atropine to dilate? How long does dilation last? |
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Definition
| Dilates in 1 hr., lasts 24-72 hrs. |
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| 5% Sodium Chloride Sol/Oint also known as? |
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Definition
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| Cautions for Dexamethasone eye drops? |
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Definition
DON'T use with ulcers
can cause irritation |
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Term
| Cautions with Diclofinac eye drops? |
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Definition
Caution w/Corneal ulcer
Might sting & elevate IOP |
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| Side effects of NeoPolyBac w/HC Oint.? |
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Definition
Might cause irritation
Neomycin can cause allergic reaction |
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| Pred-Acetate 1% and 1.5%: Side effects |
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Definition
STOP if squinting
Can cause irritation
can cause corneal lipid deposits |
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| Cautions for Carprofen use? |
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Definition
caution: GI upset (give with food)
caution: Kidney dysfunction |
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Term
| Famciclovir side effects? |
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Definition
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| How long does it take Tropicamide to dilate? How long does dilation last? |
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Definition
| Dilates in 20 mins, Lasts 2-3hrs. |
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Definition
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| Constriction of the pupil |
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| defect in the surface layer of the eye, called the epithelium. |
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| a eye condition in which pressure builds from inadequate fluid drainage in the eye. |
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| Sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome |
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Definition
With onset blindness
increased: thirst, urine output,appetite
weight gain |
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Term
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Definition
| keratoconjunctivitis sicca |
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| What is the STT normal range? |
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Definition
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| a cyst in the eyelid due to a blocked oil gland. |
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| What is Idoxuridine 0.1% Sol. commonly used for? |
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