Eye Disorders

Question 1

Livostin eye drops

Answer 1

Ingredients: Levocabastine 0.05%
Indication: Allergic conjunctivitis (ocular antihistamine)
Instructions: > 6 years, 1 drop both eyes BD

Question 2

Ocular saline wash

Answer 2

Ingredients: Saline
Indication: allergic conjunctivitis
Instructions: 1 drop both eyes BD

Question 3

Symptomatic relief viral conjunctivitis

Answer 3

Symptomatic treatment only

• Cold compress to the affected eyes
• Lubricating eye drop Q1H if needed
• Simple analgesia
• Avoid bright lights

Question 4

Chlorsig eye drops

Answer 4

Ingredients: Chloramphenicol 0.5%
Indication: bacterial conjunctivitis
Instructions: 1 drop affected eye Q2H for first 48 hours –> Then 1 drop QID for a further 5 days. Treatment for continue for at least 2 days after the eye appears normal.

If no improvement after the second day –> Refer to Dr

Question 5

Chlorsig eye ointment

Answer 5

Ingredients: Chloramphenicol 0.5%
Indication: bacterial conjunctivitis
Instructions: Apply a 1.5 cm strip to lower eyelid TDS for 5 to 7 days

Question 6

Systane Eye drops

Answer 6

Ingredients: Polyethylene glycol
Indications: dry eyes/ocular lubricant
Instructions: 1 drop every 1 to 2 hours PRN (may be used as often as needed)

Question 7

Genteal Eye Drops or Gel

Answer 7

Ingredients: Hypromellose 0.3% or Hypromellose 0.3%/Carbomer 980
Indications: Ocular lubricant containing least-irritant preservative
Instructions: 1 drop every 1 to 2 hours PRN or apply ointment at night along lower eye lid

Question 8

OTC products suitable for people with contact lens

Answer 8

Refresh contact eye drops (carmellose)
Bio Tears (preservative-free single use containers)

Question 9

Management of stye

Answer 9

Pharmacological management not indicated

May try a hot compress
- Place a warm compress on the affected eyelid for 10 to 20 minutes at least TDS to QID to assist with drainage

Question 10

Lid hygiene for blepharitis