Ophthalmology Flashcards
1
Q
Anesthetic agents mostly work on which part of the eye
A
cornea which has large network of nerve fibers
2
Q
MOA of anesthetic agents
A
decrease nerve fiber impulse transmission of painful stimuli
3
Q
Anesthetic agents
A
- cocaine
- proparacaine
- tetracaine
4
Q
Burning sensation with anesthesia
A
Will last 10-15 seconds; should have gone away by 30 seconds
5
Q
Complications of chronic use of anesthetic agents
A
- permanent corneal opacification and vision loss
