EYES Flashcards
EYES;
How should eye preparations be applied if using two different eye drops?
Space out with 5 min interval and longer if using gel.
Always use ointments last
EYES:
What preservative commonly used and what are side effects?
Benzalkonium
stinging
irritation
EYES:
What is treatment for dry eyes keratoconjunctivits) and how often are they used?
Hypromellose -hourly
carmellose -QDS
EYES:
What can treatment of eye inflammation with topical steroids lead to?
topical steroid
increased risk of infection and aggravates existing infections
EYES:
What is 1st, 2nd and 3rd line treatment of glaucoma?
Beta blocker
prostaglandin eye drops-latanoprost
causes long eyelashes and darker iris colour
2nd; sympathomimetics;
briminodine
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors;
brinzolamide, dorzolamide.
EYES:
what are symptoms of angle closure glaucoma?
cloudy eye
n+v
headache
intense eye pain
blurred hazy vision
sight loss
rainbow coloured rings around lights
SKIN;
What steroids are mild potency
hydrocortisone <2.5%
SKIN;
What steroids are moderate
clobetasone
betamethasone (0.025)
SKIN;
What steroids are potent
betamethasone
Hydrocortisone butyrate
mometasone
SKIN;
What steroids are very potency
clobetasol
SKIN;
How do you apply topical steroids?
Thinly to affected area twice daily
avoid prolonged use
cause;
thinning
hypo/hyperpigmentation
Apply emollient first then wait 30 mins before steroid 3
SKIN;
How many FTU is used to treat hands and elbows and knees
Face and neck
1 FTU
2.5 FTU
SKIN;
What is treatment of rosacea?
Brimonidine (6-12 weeks repeated intermittently)
(risk of systemic CVE)
(Risk of exacerbation of rosacea)
What is topical treatment of pustules and pauses of rosacea?
Metronidazole
azelaic acid
ivermectin
