Common Eye and Ear Conditions Flashcards
how many mL in 1 drop
0.5
normal range for intraocular pressure
12-22mmHG
open-angle glaucoma
treated with eye drops that lower IOP or surgery
closed angle glaucoma
sharp, sudden increase in IOP due to a blockage (medical emergency tx with surgery)
how do glaucoma treatments work
reduce aqueous humor (fluid in the eye)
how do prosthaglandin analogs work and how effective are they
increase aqueous fluid outflow (move fluid out), the most effective drug at treating IOP
how do beta blockers work
reduce aqueous humor production
what are drugs that can increase IOP?
Anticholinergics, cough/cold/motion sickness meds, chronic steroids (esp eyedrops), topiramate
lumigen
bimatoprost
Xalatan
Latanoprost (1/2)
Xelpros
Latanoprost (2/2)
Latisse
Bimatoprost
Why are prostaglandin analogs not used in one eye?
Eyelash thickening/darkening and iris darkening
which prosthaglandin should be stored in fridgerator before opening?
Latanoprost (Xalatan, Xelpros)
Timpoptic
Timalol (1/3)