Ocular Lubricants

Question 1

List components of most lubricants

Answer 1

• Hypotonic or Isotonic solutions
  w Electrolytes / surfactants
• Viscosity Agents, (Polyethylene Glycol)
• Cellulose Polymers, (Methylcellulose, Hydroxyethylcellulose)
• Hyaluronic Acid

Question 2

3 Examples of Vasoconstricters

Answer 2

Naphazoline
Phenylephrine
Tetrahydrozoline

Question 3

Non drug causes of dry eyes

Answer 3

Lasic surgery, contacts, allergies, blocked tear ducts, hyperthyroid, scjorgen’s

Question 4

Drug causes of dry eyes

Answer 4

Antihistamines
Accutane
Etc