Eyes Flashcards
1
Q
What is Glaucoma
A
- fluid build up in eye increasing pressure
2
Q
What is the most common form of glaucoma
A
open-angle glaucoma
3
Q
What is the 1st Line for Glaucoma
A
Topical Prostoglandin Analogue:
—prost
- latanoprost
- Bimatoprost
4
Q
What is the 2nd Line for Glaucoma
A
Try a different
Topical Prostoglandin Analogue:
—prost
5
Q
What is the 3rd Line for Glaucoma
A
Topical Beta Blocker
- Timolol
- Bexatol
6
Q
What is the 4th Line for Glaucoma
A
- Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
Brinzolamide
Dorzolamide - Brimonidine
7
Q
What are Prostoglandin Analogue side effects
A
- dry eyes
- ocular discomfort
- change eye colour
- darkening, thinning and lengthening of eyelashes
