small test 4 Flashcards
labs 10+11
what is cataracts
malformation of lens of the eye
what drugs do we use to treat cataracts
with certain antioxidants we can delay but thats all
how can cataracts be a side effect of diabetes mellitus
bc of increased glucose the proteins in the lens are glycated
under UV light what colour does an ulcerated cornea have
green apple like
why must we see the damage in the surface of the eye before giving GCs
they can delay healing and damage cornea
eye ointments features
- present on eye surface for longer periods of time
- they can cause blurred vision bc of their opacity
eye drops features
water, tear can wash them out so must reapply
infectious eye diseases
- fe rhinotracheitis - calici and herpes viruses
- fungal infection in eq
- canine distemper
when should we use GCs in the eye
chronic bacterial conjunctivitis
when shouldnt we use GCs in the eye
viral infections - bc they suppress the immune system
options for treatment of allergic conjunctivitis
mast cell stabilisers
vasoconstriction
antihistamines
mast cell stabilisers that can be used in case of allergic conjunctivitis
sodium chromoglycate
lodoxamide
nedocromil
vasoconstrictors that can be used in case of allergic conjunctivitis
tetryzoline HCl - redness of eye reduced for a while, only treats symptoms
antihistamines that can be used in case of allergic conjunctivitis
azelastine olopatadine epinastine emedastine antazoline
which stain should we use on a corneal ulcer
fluorescein stain
treatment options for a corneal ulcer
AB
NSAIDs
atropine
protease inhibitors
how does atropine help in the case of corneal ulcer
cyclospasm is present - cycloplegia helps relieve
should we use GCs in the case of a corneal ulcer
no
should we use ointment in the case of a corneal ulcer
no ointment
whats an autoserum eyedrop
blood sample of patient, centrifuge, keep in fridge and use for eye drops
uveitis cause
AB, immunosuppression
the use of a mydriatic like atropine in uveitis
- topically
- analgesic activity
- inhibition of synechiae
- quick degradation in inflammed eye
anti inflammatory drugs for use in uveitis
prednisolone
how should we give anti-inflammatories in anterior uveitis
topically
how should we give anti inflammatories in panuveitis
systemic or subconjunctival
cause for ERU - equine recurrent uveitis
immunosuppression
treatment for ERU
cyclosporin subconjunctival implant
cause for dry eye syndrome
potentiated sulfonamides, viral infection
name of test for dry eye syndrome
schirmers test