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Pre-reg Exam 2021 > Eye > Flashcards

Eye Flashcards

1
Q

How do you apply eye drops and ointments?

A

If using two different eye drops then space with 5 minute intervals apply ointment last

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2
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What are the expiry dates for eye drops?

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Home - 28 days
Hospital - 1 week
Outpatient - single application

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3
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What are the preservatives used in eye drops?

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Benzalkonium chloride

Stinging and irritation

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4
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Can you wear contacts and use eye drops?

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Hard lenses - yes
Soft lenses - remove or use preservative free

Ointments - never wear lenses during use

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5
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What drugs stain contact lenses orange?

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Rifampicin

Sulfasalazine

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6
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What drops are used for allergies?

A

Sodium cromoglicate
Antazoline
Azelastine
Xylometazoline

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7
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What eye drops are used for dry eyes?

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Hypromellose - hourly

Carmellose - QDS

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What do you use for bacterial conjunctivitis?

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Chloramphenicol drops

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9
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What do you use for HSV of the eye?

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Aciclovir five times a day until 3 days after healing

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10
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What is used for infected blepharitis?

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Fusidic acid cream

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What drops are used for eye inflammation?

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Topical corticosteroids - steroid glaucoma and cataracts

Increased risk of infections

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12
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What is used to treat corneal ulcers?

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Can cause blindness so intensive antibiotic course with ciprofloxacin

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13
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What drops are used for eye procedures?

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Cyclopedics/mydriatics to dilate pupils

Atropine
Phenylephrine

Do not drive until vision is clear

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14
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What is the first line treatment for glaucoma?

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Beta blocker eye drops - contraindicated in asthma

Prostaglandin eye drops - latanoprost - long eyelashes darker iris

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What is the second line treatment for glaucoma?

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Sympathomimetics - brimonidine

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors - brinzolamide

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16
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What are the symptoms of closed angle glaucoma?

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Cloudy eye
Nausea and vomiting
Headache
Intense eye pain
Blurred vision
Sight loss
Rainbow coloured rings around lights

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