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What is glaucoma?

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Progressive optic neuropathy involving damage to optic nerve and associated visual field loss.

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What are risk factors for glaucoma?

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  1. High intraocular pressure
  2. Increasing age
  3. Family history
  4. Diabetes
  5. Hypertension
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Glaucoma is the…

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…leading cause of preventable vision loss in NZ

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What is aqueous humour?

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Thin transparent layer of fluid similar to plasma secreted by the ciliary body, filling the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye.

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Where is aqueous humour produced?

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The ciliary epithelium of the ciliary body.

It flows from the posterior to the anterior chamber.

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How is aqueous humour drained?

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90% by the trabecular meshwork, 10% by the uveoscleral pathway

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What are the three classifications of glaucoma?

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Open angle
Closed angle
Congenital

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What is the mechanical theory of glaucoma pathophysiology?

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Increased IOP –> compression of axonal fibres of the optic nerve –> disrupts axoplasmic flow –> loss of cell bodies and nerve fibres

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What is the vascular/ischaemic theory of glaucoma pathophysiology?

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Decreased perfusion at the optic nerve –> disturbs vascular autoregulation –> causing changes to systemic haemodynamics

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What is the association of IOP and glaucoma?

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Increasing IOP does not necessarily correspond with increasing likelihood of glaucoma. IOP fluctuates throughout the day in a normal person; it fluctuates more in a person with glaucoma.

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What should be checked when taking history of a patient with suspected glaucoma?

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  1. Previous ocular history: trauma, surgery, inflammation, eye disease
  2. Systemic disease: current medications etc
  3. Family history of glaucoma
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What is tonometry?

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Measure of IOP, Goldmann is gold standard

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What is central corneal thickness and why is it measured?

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Central corneal thickness is an important risk factor for the development of primary open-angle glaucoma.

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What is gonioscopy and why is it measured?

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Goinioscopy visualises anterior chamber angle structures and is used to differentiate between different glaucoma sub-types

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Management of glaucoma should be done…

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…in a stepwise manner

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What are the goals of glaucoma management?

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Decrease aqueous production

Increase aqueous drainage

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What is the first-line treatment of glaucoma?

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Prostaglandin analogues

  • Bimatoprost
  • Latanoprost
  • Travoprost
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Which prostaglandin analogue is most appropriate?

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Latanoprost

  • subsidised
  • once daily dosing
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Prostaglandin analogue MOA?

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Increase aqueous outflow via uveoscleral pathway

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C/Indications to prostaglandin analogues?

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  1. Allergy
  2. Intraocular inflammation
  3. Macular oedema
  4. Pregnancy
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ADR prostaglandin analogues?

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Increased thickness and length of eyelashes
Changing eye colour
Dilation of conjunctival blood vessels

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What are examples of beta blockers (for ocular use)?

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Timolol
Betaxolol
Levobunolol

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Which beta blockers are B1 selective?

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Betaxolol

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C/Indications to beta blockers?

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Bradycardia
Heart block
Asthma (for non-beta selective BBs)
Allergy
Hypotension
Pregnancy
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ADR beta blockerss?
Redness Bradycardia, heart block Shortness of breath Hypotension
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Beta blocker MOA?
Reduce aqueous production by reducing cAMP levels.
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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor MOA?
Reduces aqueous production by inhibiting carbonic anhydrase
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When should carbonic anhydrase inhibitors be initiated?
When other medications (BB, PA) are contraindicated
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What are examples of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors?
Brinzolamide 1% (Azopt) | Dorzolamide 2% (Trusopt)
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C/Indications to carbonhic anhydrase inhibitors?
Allergy Moderate renal/hepatic disease Pregnancy
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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor ADR?
``` Redness Allergy Burning and stinging Metallic taste Corneal oedema ```
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Alpha agonist MOA?
Decrease IOP by reducing aqueous production and increasing uveoscleral outflow
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What are examples of alpha agonists?
Brimonidine (alphagan) | Timolol + brimonidine (Combigan)
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C/Indications to alpha agonists?
Allergy Use of MOAI and TCAs Severe CV disease Pregnancy
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Alpha agonist ADR?
``` Ocular allergy Dry mouth and nose Headache Fatigue Redness ```
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Muscarinic agonist MOA?
Increase aqueous outflow via conventional pathway by directly stimulating muscarinic receptors of the ciliary body and the iris sphincter
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What is selective laser trabeculoplasty?
Laser treatment to trabecular meshwork, increases aqueous outflow facility.
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What is the association of corticosteroid use and glaucoma?
High or moderate responders to corticosteroids may result in an increase in IOP after daily corticosteroid treatment.
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What is the pharmacist's role in glaucoma management?
Compliance | Inform about side effects and drug interactions
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What is the 45+5 rule?
From age 45 onwards, have an eye check every 5 years.
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What is blepharitis?
Chronic inflammation of the eyelids
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What are the causative organisms of blepharitis?
Staph infection Demodex infection Seborrhea
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What are the symptoms of blepharitis?
Irritated red lids, with crusting of eyelashes and capping of meibomian glands.
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What are the meibomian glands and what happens in meibomian gland dysfunction?
Meibomian glands produce oily layer of tear film which prevents tears from evaporating Dysfunction causes increased evaporation --> dry eye, local infections
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What are OTC treatment options for blepharitis?
1. Hot compress 2. Massage to express glands 3. Lid cleaning products (e.g. Systane lid wipes) 4. Artificial tear supplements 5. Tea tree oil if suspected Demodex infection
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What are prescription treatment options for blepharitis?
1. Topical antibiotics (Fusidic acid) 2. Systemic antibiotics (doxy, azithro) 3. Topical steroids (FML) 4. Topical cyclosporine`
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What are the two types of dry eye?
1. Poor quantity of tears | 2. Poor quality of tears
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What is the management of poor tear QUANTITY?
Add more tears: artificial tear supplements, anti-inflammatory drops
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What is the management of poor tear QUALITY?
Improve tear film: | Hot compress, lid massage, steroids to express Meibomian glands
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Carmellose
Refresh brand
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Hypromellose + Dextran
Poly-tears
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Wool fat
Poly Visc
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Carbomer
Poly Gel
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Polyvinyl alcohol
Refresh Preservative free
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Sodium hyaluronate
Hylo-Fresh
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Polyethylene Glycol + Hydroxypropyl Guar
Systane Ultra
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Other than eye drops, what other treatments exist for dry eye?
Punctal Plus Topical steroids - FML Omega 3 supplements
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What is a punctal plug?
Small device that blocks tear duct drainage to relieve chronic dry eye
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FML MOA?
Inhibits inflammatory response to mechanical, chemical or immunological trauma
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What are the management options for allergic conjunctivitis?
1. Avoid allergen 2. Ocular decongestants/antihistamines (e.g. Naphcon-A) 3. Seasonal: mast cell stabiliser (Lomide) 4. Combination antihistamine + mast cell stabiliser (Patanol)
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What are the benefits of topical eye drug delivery?
Ease of application Direct application to target site Small dose of drug required Rapid onset of action
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What are the disadvantages of topical eye drug delivery?
Potential contamination Requires preservatives May cause systemic absorption Limited penetration, fast elimination
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What are the benefits of solutions?
Good stability Ease of preparation Low cost
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What are the disadvantages of solutions?
Fast drainage Low permeability Low bioavailability
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What are the benefits of ointments?
High viscosity --> reduced drainage --> better absorption --> higher bioavailability Less likely to be diluted by tears Lubricating No stinging
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What are the disadvantages of ointments?
Blurred vision | Greasy feeling --> reflex tearing
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What are the benefits of emulsions?
Suitable for lipophilic drugs | Lubricating due to oil component
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What are the disadvantages of emulsions?
Contains surfactant --> local toxicity Low stability High cost
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How can we increase ocular bioavailability?
1. Shake bottle before use suspensions) 2. Apply one drop into lower lid, close eyes and obstruct the duct 3. Leave 5 mins before using other drops

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