Ophthalmic Agents Flashcards
The anterior and posterior cavities of the eye are separated by the
lens
Which of the following is mixed with injectable local anesthetic agents to increase its rate of diffusion through the tissues?
Wydase
What drug dissolve the suspensory ligaments during an intracapsular cataract extraction?
Alpha-chymotrypsin
Thick, gelatinous substances that are injected into the eye to keep the chamber expanded or to replace vitreous humor are
Viscoelastic agents
Drugs that constrict the pupil by stimulating the iris muscle are called
Miotics
What medications should be reconstituted immediately before use?
Miochol
Which group of ophthalmic drugs dilates the pupil?
Mydriatics
What is the effect of Cyclopegics drugs?
Mydrias
Increased intraocular pressure is a characteristic of
Glaucoma
Phenylephrine is the generic name for
Neo-Synephrine
An ophthalmic ointment that is made of tobrmycin and dexamethasone is marketed under what trade name?
TobraDex
What is the generic name for Osmitrol?
Mannitol
Acetylcholine (Miochol), Pilocarpine (Pilocar), Carbachol (Miostat) are examples of what agent?
Miotics
What does the lacrimal system do?
Produces, distributes, and removes tears.
What is the fibrous outer coat of the eye composed of?
Sclera
What is known as the “window” of the eye
Cornea
What is the area called where the cornea and Sclera meet called?
Limbus
What is the vascular layer of the eye called?
Choroid
What does the ciliary body do?
secretes aqueous humor from ciliary processes
What is the nervous layer of the eye called?
Retina