Eye and Ear Drugs Flashcards
Miosis means?
constriction
Mydraisis
dilation
Entropion?
inward rolling eye
Ectropion?
outward rolling eye
Distichiasis?
eyelashes that arise from an abnormal location, often from meibomian glands on the underside of the eyelid.
Exophthalmus?
abnormal protrusions of the eyeball(s)
Glaucoma is defined as?
an increase in intraocular pressure (IOP)
Primary glaucoma?
results in increased intra-ocular pressure in a healthy eye due to inherited anatomical abnormality with the drainage angle (breed predisposition).
Secondary glaucoma
results in increased intra ocular pressure due to a disease or injury to the eye.
Treating glaucoma is important if?
primary or secondary glaucoma
Prostaglandin analog causes?
vasodilation within the eye by acting on iris and ciliary body musculature.
what cannot penetrate corneal surface?
Aminoglycosides
what is used with conjunctivitis or superficial ulcers?
Aminoglycosides
Vulnerable to infection?
bacterial conjunctivitis
Eye surface dry and irritated?
keratitis, pigmentation
what is used to clear infection and prevent against further infection?
Antibiotic drops
what stops autoimmune attack on tear glands?
immuno-modulator
what supplement tear production?
ophthalmic lubricant
many anti microbial preparations are a combination of?
antibiotic, anti-fungal, and a steroidal anti-inflammatory.