OPTHOM: OCULAR LUBRICANTS (ARTIFICIAL TEARS)

Question 1

OCULAR LUBRICANTS: INDICATIONS

Answer 1

• 1st line in dry eye conditions = Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca and Sjogrens Syndrome

Question 2

OCULAR LUBRICANTS: MOA

Answer 2

• Soothing effect and protect the eye surfaces from abrasive damage
• Electrolyte solution with a viscosity agent

Question 3

OCULAR LUBRICANTS: ADVERSE EFFECTS

Answer 3

• Few side effects
• Mild stinging, temporary blurring of vision
• Local inflammatory (allergic) rxn

Question 4

OCULAR LUBRICANTS: WARNINGS

Answer 4

• No major safety considerations

Question 5

OCULAR LUBRICANTS: INTERACTIONS

Answer 5

• No major clinically important interactions

Question 6

OCULAR LUBRICANTS: EXAMPLES

Answer 6

• hypromellose
• carbomers
• liquid and white soft paraffin