Optho Flashcards
what is the DOC for bacterial conjunctivitis
erythromycin
when should viral conjunctivitis improve
7d
when should bacterial conjunctivitis resolve
3-5d
all patients ____ years old should have a complete eye exam q5yrs to detect AMD early
41-55yrs
the AREDS formulations are for _____
dry age related macular degeneration
what is the difference between the AREDS2 formulation and the OG
removed b-carotene and decreased zonc dose
aadded lutein, zeaxanthin, omega 3 or 6
what is the drug tx for wet AMD
VEGFi (bevacizumab, ranibizumab, aflibercept) injections
phototx with verteporfin
what are the 4 components of post cataract surgery pharmacotx
- antibiotics
- antiinflamatories
- glaucoma meds
- dilators and cycloplegics
why do we use topical abx in cataract surgery
to reduce risk of endophthalmitis
when should topical abx for cataract surgery be started and used for
start few days before or immediately after surgery for 7-10d
which agents in cataract surgery are used to decrease the risk of cystoid macular edema
antiinflammatory agents
antiinflammmatory agents are used for ____ post cataract surgery
3-4wks
difluprednate is a _____ used in cataract surgery starting ___ hrs (before/after) surgery and continued for ____
corticosteroid
starting 24hrs after and continued for 2 weeks
bromfenac and nepafenac are _______ used in cataract surgery starting___ hrs (before/after) surgery and continued for ____
NSAIDs
24hrs before
continued for 2 weeks
why are NSAIDs used in cataract surgery
to decrease need for CS while decreasing inflam
what is the most common type of glaucoma
primary open angle
what is 1st line tx for glaucoma
prostaglandin analogues (-prost)
what condition does the amsler grid screen for
macular degeneration
which glaucoma met increases eyelash length and iris pigmentation
prostaglandin analogues
what is the MOA of BB in glaucoma
decreases IOP by decreasing formation of aq fluid
which BB can be used for glaucoma in a pt with mild obstructive pulmonary disease
betaxolol
what are 3 adjunctive tx for glaucoma
carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
alpha 2 adrenergic agonists
cholinergic agonist
brinzolamide and dorzolamide are ____ and they decrease IOP by
carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
decreasing aq humor production
what glaucoma meds have cross sensitivity with sulfa allergies
brinzolamide, dorzolamide (carbonic anhydrase inhibitors)
apraclonidine and brimonidine are
alpha 2 adrenergic agonists
pilocarpine is a
cholinergic agonist
acetazolamide and methazolamide are _____ (route) _________ (class) used in ______________
PO carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
used in emergencies
when should IOP decrease in glaucoma
within 2 weeks
which meds are used in glaucoma emergencies to lower IOP
acetazolamide, methazolamide (PO CAs)
