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Dyes Flashcards

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Characteristics of fluorescein

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  • Water soluble
  • Weakly acidic anion in alkaline solution such as
    tears
  • Maximum fluorescence at pH 8
  • Commonly available as sodium salt (NaFL)
  • Metabolised by liver
  • Eliminated in urine
  • Absorption spectrum in blood: 465 nm
  • Absorption spectrum on ocular surface: 450-493 nm (blue)
    produced through a Cobalt blue slit lamp filter
  • Emission 520 nm (yellow-green) isolated with a Kodak
    Wratten barrier filter
  • Absorption/emission spectra are dependent on the absorption spectrum, pH and concentration of the fluor; fluorescence is best at [0.1%] vs negligible at [2%]; avoid excess application of fluorescein
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Fluorescein quenching phenomenon

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Fluorescein formulations with standard molecular weight topical (376kD)

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Fluorescein formulations with high molecular weight (topical) (710kD)

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What % of circulating fluorescein is bound to serum proteins RBCs (inactive)

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70-85%

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Dose of IV or oral fluorescein

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Indications of topical fluorescein

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Corneal abrasion vs ulcer

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How does fluorescein help with dry eye assesment

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Fluorescein pools in gaps created on the ocular surface by lost
epithelial cells following exposure-mediated damage to tight-junctions

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Diffuse punctate keratitis

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Tear meniscus height

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Rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lens fit evaluation with topical fluorescein

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Jones I Test: Diagnosis of Tear Duct Obstruction

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  • Jones I: fluorescein is applied to ocular surface; an anesthetized cotton-tipped swab is inserted into the ipsilateral nostril for 5 min, then evaluated for staining
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Jones II (Irrigation) Test

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Diagnosis of Epithelial Keratitis

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GOLDMANN APPLANATION TONOMETRY

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Oral fluorescein

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IV fluorescein

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FLUORESCEIN ANGIOGRAPHY

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20
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Adverse effects of topical fluorescein

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  • Common
    • Sting & irritation
    • Redness
    • Dermatitis
  • Rare
    • Corneal hypersensitivity
    • Corneal epithelial keratopathy
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Adverse effects of IV fluorescein

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  • Common
    • Nausea and vomiting
    • Headache
    • Tissue necrosis
    • Cutaneous reaction
  • Rare
    • Allergy including laryngeal edema
    • Cardiac arrest
    • Vagal reaction: convulsions
    • Syncope
22
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Contraindications of IV fluorescein

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  • Absolute
    • History of adverse reaction to fluorescein angiography
  • Relative
    • Asthma
    • Hay fever
    • Renal failure
    • Hepatic failure
    • Pregnancy (esp. 1st trimester)

Elimination by liver and kidneys is normally complete within 24-48h

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Characteristics of rose bengal

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  • Optimal for evaluation of conjunctiva > cornea
  • Stains mucus strands & filaments
  • An intact mucin layer blocks Rose Bengal staining of ocular surface
  • Staining of devitalized cornea and conjunctival cells is seen in regions with compromised mucin production and tear film instability
  • Absorption 545-490 nm; viewed under white light; not fluorescent
  • Viewed under white light or appears dark with green light
  • Photo-reactive
  • Antiviral properties reported for HSV-1: culture before application
  • Masked by fluorescein; best performed before applying NaFL
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Topical rose bengal

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IV rose bengal

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26
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Adverse effects of rose bengal

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  • Common
    • Produces a significant burning sensation; consider using an anesthetic before Rose Bengal application
  • Rare
    • Hypersensitivity
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Characteristics of lissamine green

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28
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Lissamine green

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29
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Diagnostics and adverse effects of lissamine green

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30
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Double vital staining

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31
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Surgical dyes

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