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| What are the two types of glaucoma |
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Angle-closure (or closed - angle glaucoma) is treated in the hospital and is a medical emergency. The more common type, open-angle glaucoma, is most commonly treated with eye drops |
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Drugs that may increase IOP &/OR should be avoided if possible in patients with glaucoma |
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Cough/cold/motion sickness medications (antihistamines)
Anticholinergics (e.g., oxybutynin, tolterodine &c.)
Chornic corticosteroids, especially eye drops such as prednisolone and others
Beta-agonists (e.g. albuterol)
Topiramate |
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| Common Agents known to cause vision changes/damage (other damage; not increase in IOP) |
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Definition
Amiodarone (corneal deposits, optic neuropathy)
Digoxin (yellow/green vision, bluriness, halos) |
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First line drug for Glaucoma
Second line drug for Glaucoma |
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Definition
Prostaglandin: latanoprost
Beta blockers: Timolol |
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| Statement. Not a question |
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| How do carbonic anhydrase inhibitors work? |
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Definition
| reduce aqueous humor production |
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| name carbonic anhydrase inhibitors |
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Definition
Dorzolamide (Trusopt)
Dorzolamide HCL/timolol (Cosopt) |
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| Increase aqueous outflow, reduce production |
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| Brand name for Brimonidine |
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Definition
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| Name prostaglandin Analogs |
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Definition
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| Brand name for bimatoprost |
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Definition
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| Brand name for Latanoprost |
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Definition
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| Most important step in taking an eye drop |
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Definition
After squeezing the drop of medicine into the eye, close the eye. Then press a finger between your eye and the top of your nose. Press for at least one full minute (or longer if instructed by your doctor). This way, more of the medicine stays in your eye. You'll be less likely to have side effects |
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| Prostaglandin Analog unique side effect |
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Definition
May experience an increase in borwn pigment in the iris and gradual changes in eye color (for this reason, they are not usually administered to patients with light eyes who have glaucoma in one eye only). Eyelash growth and pigmentation may increase (which is often pleasing to the patient). |
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| Which of the prostaglanding analogs needs to be refrigerated? |
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Definition
Latanoprost (Xalatan) unopened bottle should be stored in the refrigerator |
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| Timolol should be avoided in the? |
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Definition
| patients with asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or advanced cardiac disease |
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| Timolol can be dispensed via the Ocudose dispenser. How to use that? |
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Definition
To open the bottle, unscrew the cap by turning as indicated by the arrows on the top of the cap. Do not pull the cap directly up and away from the bottle. Pulling the cap directly up will prevent your dispenser from operating properly. |
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| What are the OTC medications for conjunctivitis? |
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Definition
Naphazoline/pheniramine (Visine)
Ketotoifen (Zadiator, Alaway) |
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Term
If a corticosteroid is prescribed watch out for ______ ______: these can cause _____, or further raise ____ ______. |
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Definition
| chronic use; glaucoma; intraocular pressure |
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| What class of medications can cause dry eyes? |
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Definition
| Anticholinergics/antihistamines |
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| What is the common treatment for dry eyes? |
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Definition
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| What is the most likely preservative to cause irritation in eye drops? |
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| What is the FDA approved drug for eye drops (it's also expensive) |
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Definition
Cyclosporine Emulsion Eye Drops
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| Brand name for Cyclosporine Emulsion Eye Drops |
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Definition
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| Statement. Not a question. |
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Term
Antibiotics Eye Drops: know what's in them and be prepared to counsel for temporary stinging and reporting if situation worsens - and to limit contact lens use during an infection |
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Definition
| Statement. Not a question. |
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| Brand name for Moxifloxacin |
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Definition
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| Brand name for Tobramycin/Dexamethasone |
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Definition
Tobradex
(Antibiotic/Steroid)
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| What is considered first-line treatment for blepharitis (eyelid inflammation) |
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