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1
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what is the main difference between open-angle and close-angle glaucoma

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open-angle is where the drainage canal is obstructed and close-angle is where pressure pushes against cornea

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what class of drugs is first line for open-angle glaucoma

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prostaglandin analogs, beta blockers

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what is the MOA of prostaglandin analogs

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increase aqueous humor outflow

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prostaglandin analog dosing

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1 drop QHS (reduces IOP by 30%)

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prostaglandin analog warnings

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-darkening of iris, skin, and eyelashes
-increase in eyelash length and number

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prostaglandin side effects

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-blurred vision
-stinging
-increased pigmentation
-eyelash thickening
-light sensitivity
-foreign body sensation

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Bimatoprost class and brand

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-prostaglandin analog
-Lumigan
-Latisse (eyelash hypotrichosis)

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Travoprost class and brand

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-prostaglandin analogs
-travatan Z, travatan

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Latanoprost class and brand

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-prostaglandin
-xalatan, xelpros

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Tafluprost class and brand

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-prostaglandin
-zioptan

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Beta-blockers MOA

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reduce aqueous humor production

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beta-blocker dosing

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1 drop daily or BID (reduces IOP 20-30%)

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beta-blocker contraindications

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-sinus bradycardia
-2nd or 3rd degree heart block
-cardiogenic shock
-uncompensated cardiac failure
-bronchospastic disease

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beta blocker side effects

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-stinging
-blurred vision
-bradycardia
-breathing problems
-hypotension
-dizziness
-fatigue
-impotence

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timolol class and brand

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beta blocker
timoptic, timoptic-XE, istalol

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carteolol class and brand

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beta blocker
no brand

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levobunolol class and brand

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beta blockers
betagan

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betaxolol class and brand

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beta blocker
betoptic S

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alpha-2 agonists moa

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increase aqueous humor outflow AND reduce aqueous humor production

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alpha-2 agonists dosing

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1 drop TID (reduce IOP 25%)

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alpha-2 agonists contraindications and warnings

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CNS depression

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alpha-2 agonists side effects

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-dry eyes
-xerostomia
-blurry vision
-conjunctival hyperemia
-sedation
-confusion

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brimonidine class and brand

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alpha 2 agonists
alphagan P
lumify (OTC redness of eye)

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brimonidine + timolol class and brand

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alpha 2 agonists
combigan

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brimonidine + brinzolamide class and brand
alpha 2 agonists simbrinza
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Aprachlonidine class and brand
alpha 2 agonists lopidine
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carbonic anhydrase inhibitors MOA
reduce aqueous humor production
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carbonic anhydrase inhibitor dosing
1 drop TID (reduce IOP by 15-20%) 50-100mg PO 2-3 times daily
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carbonic anhydrase inhibitor warnings
sulfonamide allergy
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carbonic anhydrase inhibitor side effects
drops: -burning, blurred vision, blepharitis, taste disturbances oral: -ataxia, confusion, photosensitivity, nausea, metabolic acidosis
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dorzolamide class and brand
CAI trusopt
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dorzolamide + timolol class and brand
CAI Cosopt, Cosopt PF
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brinzolamide class and brand
CAI Azopt
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Acetazolamide class and brand
CAI (oral) no brand
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Methazolamide
CAI (oral) no brand
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Rho Kinase Inhibitor MOA
increase aqueous humor outflow
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rho kinase dosing
1 drop QPM (reduce IOP by 25-30%)
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rho kinase side effects
-burning -corneal disease -conjunctival hemorrhage -conjunctival hyperemia
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Netarsudil class and brand
CAI Rhopressa
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Netarsudil + Latanoprost class and brand
CAI Rocklatan
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cholinergic MOA
increase aqueous humor outflow
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cholinergic dosing
1-2 drops up to TID 1-2 drops up to QID
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cholinergic CI and warnings
-use in caution in patients with history of retinal detachment or corneal abrasion
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cholinergic side effects
-pupil constriction -corneal clouding -hypotension -bronchospasm -abdominal cramps
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carbachol class and brand
cholinergics milostat
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pilocarpine class and brand
cholinergic Isoptocarpine
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what are the treatments of closed-angle glaucoma
Mannitol, glycerin, surgery
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Mannitol
Hyperosmotic agents IV 1.5-2 g/kg/dose over 30 minutes
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Glycerin
Hyperosmotic agent PO 1-2 g/kg/dose every hours as required
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what are medications that increase IOP
-anticholinergics -chronic steroids -decongestants -topiramate -antidepressants

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