Section 8: Drugs That Affect The Eye And Ear Flashcards
1
Q
What disease creates abnormally high pressure of the fluid in the eye?
A
Glaucoma (Pg. 322 See Chapter 23)
2
Q
What age is Glaucoma a common eye disorder?
A
60 (Pg. 322)
3
Q
What type of agents are used to reduce the pressure in chronic glaucoma?
A
Cholinergic and anticholinesterase (Pg. 322)
4
Q
How are mydriatic and cycloplegic agents applied? And what do they do?
A
Topically; cause dilation of the pupils and paralysis of accommodation to light. (Pg. 323)
