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Optic Pharmacology Flashcards

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Drug volume

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Average dropper volume 25-35 micrometers
More than 2-3 drops increases amount for absorption & increases side effects.
Tear turnover - 16 % but will double with drops.
5 minute interval between drugs because your tear turnover is 16% so within 5 minutes it is gone.

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Topical pharmacology indications

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Conjunctiva
Cornea
Anterior uvea
Occasional lid

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Subconjunctival pharmacology indications

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Cornea

Anterior uvea

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Retrobulbar pharmacology indications

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Posterior segment

Optic nerve

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Systemic pharmacology indications

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Lids
Anterior uvea
Posterior segment
Optic nerve
Occational cornea
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Why would you use a subconjunctival or sub tenon method for delivering drugs? Side effects? Volume?

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Retrobulbar drug delivery

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