Ch 10 Flashcards
What does closed-angle glaucoma mean?
a type of primary glaucoma of the eye that is characterized by a shallow anterior chamber and a narrow angle that compromises filtration because the iris is blocking the angle and is causing an increase in intraocular pressure
What does conjunctivitis mean?
inflammation of the conjunctiva
What does cycloplegia mean?
paralysis of the ciliary muscle
What does ectropion mean?
a rolling outward (i.e., away from the eye) or sagging of the eyelid. Many times, the conjunctiva is plainly visible.
What does entropion mean?
a rolling inward (i.e., toward the cornea) of the eyelid
What does glaucoma mean?
a group of eye diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure that results in damage to the retina and the optic nerve.
What does keratitis mean?
inflammation of the cornea
What does mydriasis mean?
dilation of the pupil
What does open-angle glaucoma mean?
a type of primary glaucoma of the eye in which the angle of the anterior chamber remains open, but filtration of the aqueous humor is gradually reduced, causing an increase in intraocular pressure
What does uvea mean?
the vascular layer of the eye that comprises the iris, ciliary body, and choroid
What does uveitis mean?
inflammation of the uvea
What agents are used to dilate the eyes?
mydriatic agents
Why are eyes dilated?
this action facilitates examination of the posterior segment and the fundus of the eye
What does fundus mean?
The fundus of the eye is the interior surface of the eye, opposite the lens, and includes the retina, optic disc, macula and fovea, and posterior pole.
What do cycloplegic agents do?
paralyze the accommodative muscle of the ciliary body which can minimize pain associated with ciliary spasms
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride is used to?
- produce mydriasis (dilation of the pupil) but does not produce cycloplegia (paralysis of the ciliary muscle)
- used in the evaluation of uveitis, glaucoma, or schleritis
- used before conjunctival surgery to reduce hemorrhage
- used in combination with atropine before cataract or intraocular surgery
- used to detect the presence of Homer’s syndrome
What is Homer’s syndrome?
The signs generally include a sunken in eye (enophthalmia) with a small pupil (miosis), a droopy upper eyelid (ptosis) and a prominant third eyelid. Can have some similar signs as uveitis.
What are some adverse side effects of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride?
- local discomfort after application
- frequent use may lead to inflammation
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride is also used in?
cough preparations but at a higher concentration
Atrophine Sulfate is one of the ophthalmic agents used to produce?
mydrasis and cycloplegia
What are the clinical uses for atrophine sulfate?
used for refraction or for the treatment of acute inflammatory conditions of the anterior uveal tract
What are the adverse side effects of atrophine?
- salivation
- it is contraindicated in glaucoma and keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS or dry eye)
What does Homatropine Hydrobromide do?
produces mydriasis and cycloplegia but is less potent than atropine
What are the clinical uses for Homatropine Hydrobromide?
is used for refraction and for the treatment of uveitis
What are the adverse side effects of Homatropine Hydrobromide?
- salivation
- it is contraindicated in glaucoma and keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS or dry eye)
Cyclopentolate hydrochloride is used for ?
refraction
What are the adverse side affects of Cyclopentolate hydrochloride?
- salivation
- it is contraindicated in glaucoma and keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS or dry eye)
What is Tropicamide?
a rapid-acting mydriatic that has less cycloplegic effect than all of the previous drugs
What are the clinical uses of Tropicamide?
- used for ocular fundus examination
What are the adverse side effects for Tropicamide?
local discomfort after application and salivation. Contraindications are the same as atropine
What is Epinephrine?
administered topically and is available as epinephrine and dipivalyl epinephrine.
Dipivalyl ephinephrine readily penetrates?
the corneal barrier and is converted to epinephrine in the cornea
What are the clinical uses for Epinephrine?
used to reduce intraocular pressure, produce mydriasis, or aid in the diagnosis of Homer’s syndrome
What are the adverse side effects of Epinephrine?
these include local irritation
Contraindicated in closed-angle glaucoma
What does Miotics do?
produce pupillary constriction
How are Miotics used?
in the treatment of chronic open-angle glaucoma, acute and chronic closed-angle glaucoma, and some cases of secondary glaucoma
Miotics reduce?
intraocular pressure by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor
What is Pilocarpine?
a cholinergic drug that is commonly used to treat open-angle glaucoma
What are the clinical uses for Pilocarpine?
stimulation of tear production in some case of keratoconjunctivitis sicca, as well as the treatment of glaucoma
What are the adverse side effects of Pilocarpine?
local irritation and discomfort. Repeated use may cause vomiting, diarrhea, and salivation
What is Demecarium bromide?
a potent carbamate inhibitor that can reduce intraocular pressure in dogs for up to 48 hours
What are the clinical uses for Demecarium bromide?
preventative management of the contralateral eye after diagnosis of acute glaucoma in the other eye
What are the adverse side effects in Demecarium bromide?
local irritation of the eye and/or salivation , vomiting, and diarrhea
What do Cargonic Anhydrase Inhibitors do?
- reduce intraocular pressure by decreasing the production of aqueous humor
- are used to control glaucoma