Ophthalmology Flashcards

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Cornea

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-primary absorptive site

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Conjuctiva

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-thin mucus membrane over sclera

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ciliary body

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-makes aqueous humor

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Routes of drug admin in eye

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-local: drops, gels, ointments
-systemic//; inj, oral meds

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Regions for absorption

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-cornea (primary)
-sclera: mostly collagen, limited absorption
-conjuctiva (systemic)

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Limitations to ocular absorption and delivery

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-secretions/tears
-volume capacity
-pH and osmolarity
-metabolism

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Nasolacrimal duct

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-drug can drain from eye to nasal cavity

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Eye drop considerations

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-limited volume capacity
-defense mechanisms (tears, blinking, corneal barrier)
-3-5 min residence time

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Eye ointment considerations

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-drug depot in conjunctival sac result in enhanced/sustained absorption
-blurry vision up to 30 min after admin
-difficult to apply correct dose

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Eye formulation

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-sterile
-7.5-8.5 pH
-pH shifts induce lacrimation
-isotonic best
-hypertonic = cry
-hypotonic effects cornea
-perservatives may cause irritation
-buffer salt effects on mucus secretion

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Eye drop admin

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-wash hands
-remove contacts
-tilt head back
-form pocket
-hold dropper close to eye w/o touching it
-squeeze dropper into pocket while looking up
-close eyes 2-3 min
-tip head DOWN
-finger on tear duct and apply pressure

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12
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Eye ointment admin

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-wash hands
-remove contacts
-hold tube near eyeball w/o touching it
-tilt head back, form poackt
-squeeze into pocket
-blink gently and close eye 1-2 min
-wipe excess of ur eyes and tube

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13
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contact consideration

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-take em out
-wait 15 min to reinsert
-ointment not recommended w contacts

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14
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Admin of 2 drops

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-wait 5 min between drops if same
-wait 5-10 if 2 different medications

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2 ointment admin

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-wait 30 min between ointments

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1 ointment 1 drop admin

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-drop FIRST
-ointment 5-10 min later

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17
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Sigs

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-O is eye
-A is ear
-S left
-D right
-U both

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18
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3 types of conjunctivitis

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-bacterial
-viral
-allergic

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Bacterial conjunctivitis

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-redness, yellow, white, green discharge
-eye stuck shut
-unilateral usually

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Common causes bacterial conjunctivitis

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-staph aureus
-strept pneumoniae
-haemophilus influenzar
-moraxella catarrhalis
-pseudomonas aeruginosa (highly contagious)

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21
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Bacterial tx nonpharma

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-avoid sharing
-remove contact lenses until eye is white and no discharge for 24 hours after abx

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22
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Bacterial tx pharma

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-limited
-topical abx might help
-ointment preferred over drops in children and risk of poor compliance

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Abx for bacterial

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-erythromycin
-moxifloxacin
-ofloxacin
-trimethoprim-polymyxin B

-slide 31 not sure what i need to know

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24
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First line tx approach for bacterial

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-polymyxin B/trimethoprim solution
-poly B/ bacitracin ointment
-erythromycin ointment

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Alternatives to bacterial tx approaches

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-tobramycin or gentamicin solution or ointment
-aminoglycosides have less ram-positive coverage

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26
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Second-line tx bacterial

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-Fluroroquinolones (ofla-, cipro-, levo-, moxi- floxacin) (poort strept coverage, expensive, resistance developing)
-azithromycin ($$)

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Viral conjunctivitis

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-watery eyes
-burning, sandy feeling
-morning crust and watery discharge
-other eye involved in 24-28h usually
-part of viral respiratory tract infection

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Causes of viral

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-adenovirus
-highly contagious

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29
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Viral nonpharma tx

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-avoid sharing
-remove contact lenses until eye normal for 24 h

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30
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viral pharma tx

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-relief only
-warm/cool compress
-topical decongestant but limit duration to avoid rebound congestion

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31
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Viral decongestants (OTC)

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-naphazoline
-tetrahydrozoline
-no more than 72hours

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Allergic conjunctivitis

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-redness, watery, ITCHING
-maybe morning crust
-both eyes often
-paired w other allergy sx (congestion, sneezing)
-eye rubbing can worsen sx
-acute
-seasonal
-perennial

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33
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Common causes of allergic

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-airborne allergens

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34
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Acute allergic

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-sudden onset caused by allergen
-cat dander

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35
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Seasonal allergic

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-onset days to weeks in repsonse to pollen
-also w rhinitis

36
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perennial allergic

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-mild, chronic related to exposure to allergens
-dust mites, mold

37
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Pathophysiology of allergic conjunctivitis

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-mast cells activated by allergens
-release histamine, cyto/chemokines
-histamine release causes redness, itching, swelling

38
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Allergic conjunctivitis nonpharma tx

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-do not rub eyes
-cool compress
-avoid reduction of contact w known allergen

39
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allergic pharma tx

A

-antihistamines
-mast cell stabilizers
-multiple acting agents

40
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Acute allergic tx

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-artificial tears removes allergens and lubes eye
-topical anithistamine/decongestant combo (P/n)
-topical antihistamine w mast cell stabilizer features (start prior to exposure)

41
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pheniramine/naphazoline

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-topical antihistamine and decongestant combo
-1-2 drops upto QID up to 3 days max! (rebound congestion)

42
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Seasonal/perennial tx

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-topical antihistamine w mast cell stabilizer
-ketotifen 0.025% cheaper and better availability
-Olopatadine 0.1% or 0.2% used second line
-start tx 2-4 weeks before onset

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Antihistamines

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44
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Mast cell stabilizer

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45
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multi-acting agents for allergic

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46
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Uveitis

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-intraocular inflammation
-wagon wheel redness associated w iritis
-dilated pupil
-light sensitivity

47
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Uveitis tx

A

-topical glucocorticoids
-mydratic/cycloplegic

48
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Low strength eye steroids

A

-dexamethasone
-Medysone

49
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intermediate strength eye steroids

A

-slide 47

50
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high eye steroid strength

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-prednisone acetate 1%

51
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Uveitis tx considerations

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-refer to optometrist
-tx 4-6 weeks
-opthalmic steroid toxicity
-inc in intraocular pressure

52
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Ophthalmic steroid toxicity

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-secondary infections
-secondary open-angle glaucoma

53
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Intraocular pressure in uveitis

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-increases
-6-15+ mmHg
-normal 12-10

54
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Uveitis risk factors

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-primary open-angle glaucoma
-ocular HTN
-elderly children
-connective tissue disease
-type 1 DM w myopia

55
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Macular degeneration

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-dry or wet
-leading cause of blindness
-risk factors: smoking and age

56
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Dry macular degeneration

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-common over 50 years old
-90% of MD cases
-both eyes affected
-gradual loss of vision

57
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Wet macular degeneration

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-advanced MD
-vision loss might be rapid
-loss of central vision due to abnormal growth of new blood vessels

58
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Macular degeneration tx goals

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-slow progression
-stop visual impairment or blindness

59
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Beta-carotene

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-slide 53
-inc risk of lung cancer in smokers

60
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Macular degeneration Rx tx

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-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors
-all IntraVITREAL injections
-procedure 15 min
-results last 30 days
-Bevacizumab
-Aflibercept
-Ranibizumab
-Pegaptanib
-Verteporfin

61
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VEGF inhibitors

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-for formulation of new blood vessels and vascularization of tissues
-antineoplastic agents to treat some cancer and prevent tumors from creating blood vessels
-slow progression and maybe little gain in vision in older people

62
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VEGF inhibitor side effects

A

-inc BP (CVD, strokes)
-retinal detachment
-inc IOP
-eye infection
-vitreous floaters

63
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Dry eyes causes

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-dec tear production (Sjorgen or non Sjorgen)
-inc evaporative loss

64
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Sjorgen dry eyes

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-autoimmune disease
-lymphocytic infiltration of exocrine glands
=xerostomia

65
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Dry eyes risk factors

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-age
-female
-contact lens wearers
-low humidity environments
-medications

66
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Dry eyes presentation

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-dryness
-white/mild red
-irritation
-sandy/gritty
-blurred vision
-light sensititivity

67
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Dry eyes tx

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  1. tears, warm compress (outside factors, dc meds)
  2. topical tx w secretagogues (liftegrast and cyclosporine) or in office procedures
  3. Oral tx? (antioxidants or omega-3 FAs), sclera contact lens, surgery, investigation drugs
68
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Non pharma dry eye tx

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-blink more
-schedule breaks from screens or reading
-warm compress
-smoking cessation
-humidifiers
-protective eyewear
-minimize exposure to wind or fans
-sufficient oral fluid intake

69
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Dry eyes tear supplementation

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-carboxymethylcellulose
-hydroxypopylcellulose
-polyehylene glycol
-DMPG (lipid)
-mineral oil (lipid)

70
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Tear supplementation counseling

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-avoid bezalkonium chloride
-preservative free ($$) less likely to cause adverse effects, packaged individually w 24h self life
-meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) or evaporative should be treated w lipid-supplementing tears
-hard to tell cause of dry eyes, consider lipid containing if pt fails aqueous

71
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Dry eyes Rx tx

A

-cyclosporine 0.05% emulsion or 0.09% solution
-one drip each eye BID
-single use vials, 0.05% available as multi-dose vial

72
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Cyclosporine

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-partial immunomodulator by suppressing inflammation
-onset effect at 4 weeks, full effect 3-6 months
-wait 15 min between eye drops and artificial tears
-dry eye tx

73
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Cyclosporine side effects

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-burning/stinging of eye
-s/sx of infection

74
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Drug-induced dry eyes

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-a1 and a2 agonists
-anticholinergic
-anticonvulsants
-antihistamines
-antimalarials
-antineoplastics
-antipsychotics
-anxiolytics
-B agonsists and antagonists
-bisphosphonates
-cannbinoids
-decongestants
-diuretics
-retinoids
-oral contraceptives
-tricyclic antidepressants
-benzalkonium chloride preservative

75
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Drug0induced dry eye tx

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-warm compress
-inc fluid intake
-humidifier
-inc tear volume (artificial tears or other lube)
-decrease inflammatoin (restasis or Xiidra)
-dc causative agent
-switch to preservative free eye drops

76
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Other drug induced eye disorders

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-cataracts
-intraoperative floppy iris syndrom
-optic neuropathy
-retinopathy

77
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Cataracts caused by

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-corticosteroids
-phenothiazine
-alkylating agents
-statins

78
Q

cataracts

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-cloudiness in specific part of lens
-will not reverse once formed
-surgical removal of lens maybe necessary to restore vision

79
Q

Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome

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-IRREVERSIBLE
-a1 antagonists
-seen in cataract surgery
-floppy iris
-progressive constriction of pupul
-prolapse of iris through surgical wounds
-preop screening for previous/current use of causititive agents

80
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Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome causitive agents

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-a1 ANTAgonists

81
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Optic neuropathy causitive agents

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-amiodarone
-ethambutol
-linezolid
-PDE-5 inhibitors

82
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Optic neuropathy

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-bilateral vision loss
-dec visual activity
-dec color vision
-gradual sx, no pain
-dc agent usually reverses sx

83
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Retinopathy causitive agents

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-aminoquinolines
-antiestrogen agents
-phenothiazines
-retinoids

-perform reg eye exams if pt on these

84
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Retinopathy

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-late stage is virtually nonreversible

85
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Meds w eye related effects

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-amiodarone =. corneal deposits
-Digoxin = yellow tint/halos (toxicity)
-Anticholinergics = blurred vision
-PDE-5 inhibitors = color changes (blue tint)
-bisphosphonates = inflammation and redness
-topiramate = angle closure glaucoma
-SSRIs = eye tics

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Prevention of drug-induced disorder

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-education
-regular examinations
-nonpharma tx
-prophylatic meds
-avoid exceding daily dose or duration of therapy
-assess for risk factors
-monitor drug levels
-stress adherence to follow up and monitoring
-encourage communication of meds, OTCs, natural products

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