Eye drops Flashcards

1
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Dose of atropine drops

A

0.5%

1%

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Mechanism of atropine drops

A

Parasympathetic inhibition (anticholinergic)

Dilates the pupil as prevents iris sphincter muscle from contracting and ciliary muscle for accommodation

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3
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Length of action of atropine

A

1 - 2 weeks

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4
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Cyclopentolate dose

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0.5%

1%

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5
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Mechanism of cyclopentolate

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Parasympathetic inhibition (anticholinergic)

Dilates the pupil as prevents iris sphincter muscle from contracting and ciliary muscle accommodation

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6
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Contraindications for atropine drops

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Hypertension

Untreated acute angle closure glaucoma

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7
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Length of action of cyclopentolate drops

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Takes effect in 25 - 75 mins

Recovery over 6 - 24 hours

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8
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Contraindications for cyclopentolate drops

A

Untreated acute angle closure glaucoma

Allergy

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9
Q

Tropicamide dose

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1%

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10
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Tropicamide mechanism of action

A

Parasympathetic inhibition (anticholinergic)

Dilates the pupil as prevents iris sphincter muscle from contracting and ciliary muscle accommodation

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11
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Phenylephrine drops

A

2.5%

10%

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12
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Mechanism of action of phenylephrine

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Sympathetic agonist

Stimulates iris dilator muscle

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13
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Lenght of time for phenylephrine

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3 - 6 hours

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14
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Length of time for tropicamide

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Takes effect in 15 - 20 mins

Recovery over 4 - 8 hours

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15
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Contraindications for tropicamide

A

Untreated acute angle closure glaucoma

Allergy

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16
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Contraindications for phenylephrine

A

Avoid in children

17
Q

Side effects of atropine drops

A

Redness of face

Warm to touch

18
Q

Side effects of drops

A

Whitening of sclera - wears off
Sting eyes for a few seconds
Cannot drive until eye sight returns from blurriness

19
Q

Advice on how to take drops

A

Wash hands

20
Q

Use of fluorescein drops

A

Highlight defects in the cornea

Assess tear drainage

21
Q

Mechanism of action of fluorescein

A

Temporary stain

22
Q

Fluorescein length of time

A

6 - 12 hours

23
Q

Side effects of fluorescien

A

Stains clothes and skin

May discolour contact lenses