Senses Flashcards
Paralysis of the ciliary muscle
Cycloplegia
Rolling outward or sagging of the eyelid
Entropion
Inflammation of the cornea
Keratitis
Constriction of the pupil
Miosis
Dilation of the pupil
Mydriasis
Vascular layer of the eye compromising the iris, choroid, ciliary layer
Uvea
Inflammation of the uvea
Uveitis
Doctors who specialize in diseases of the eye
Ophthalmologist
Inflammation of the conjunctiva?
Conjunctivitis
Most common ophthalmic agents
Mydriatics and cycloplegic
What do mydriatic ophthalmic agents do
Dilates the pupil
What is atropine update used for?
Produce mydriasis and cycloplegia and treats inflammatory diseases of the eye
What are miotics used to treat?
Glaucoma
What do miotics do to the pupil?
Constrict pupil
Examples of intraocular pressure reducers
Timolol maleate, diamox®, trusopt®, mannitol
When are topical aesthetics used?
Procedures and exams
Example of a topical anesthetic?
Proparacaine- ophthaine®
Examples of ophthalmic antiinflammatory NSAIDS
Flurbiprofen, ketorolac, tromethmine
Examples of ophthalmic antiinflammatory corticosteroids?
Prednisolone acetate, gentocin durafilm
What are ophthalmic stains used for?
To diagnose cornea ulcers and abrasions
Commonly used eye stain name
Flurescein
What is KCS?
Dry eye
What causes Dry eye?
Reduced secretion of the lacrimal glans (corneal dryness)
Drug used to treat dry eye?
Cyclosporine - optimmune® artificial tears
What test is used to diagnose dry eye?
Schirmer tear test