Eye disease and ocular drugs Flashcards
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Ocular manifestations of disease
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- RA, menopause, Parkinsons
- Downs syndrome
- Steven Johnsons syndrome
- Thyroid
- Dermatitis, eczema, acne rosacea
- Vit A deficiency
- Clotting deficiencys
- CMV, syphilis, herpes
- IBD, ankolysing spondylitis, psoriasis
- Diabetes Leukaemia, autoimmune conditions
- Tumour, CVA
2
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What can you treat OTC
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- Dryness- short term
- Mild irritation
- Conjunctivitis (uncomplicated)
- Blepharitis
- Styes
- Meibomian cyts
- Sub-conjunctival haemorrhage
3
Q
Promoting general eye health
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- Stop smoking
- Eat healthily and watch your weight
- Keep eyes covered in the sun
- Safety goggles
4
Q
Chemical burns
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- Alkaline
- Ammonia, lye, KOH, Mg, Lime
- Fertiliser, cleaning products, plaster, cement
5
Q
Side effects from ocular products
Beta-blockers
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- Occular irritation
- Bronchospasm
- Bradycardia
- Heart block
- Exacerbation of HF
- Nightmares
6
Q
Side effects from ocular products
Alpha-2 stimulants
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- Eyelid retraction
- Dry mouth
- Hypotension
- Headache
- Drowsiness
7
Q
Side effects from ocular products
SYmpathomimetic agents
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- Palpitations, tachycardia
- Hypotension fainting
- Headache, pallor, sweating
- MI
8
Q
Side effects from ocular products
Muscarinic stimulants
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- Blurring of distance vision
- Difficulty seeing in the dark
- Brow ache
- Sweating
9
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Side effects from ocular products
Anti-muscarinics
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- Confusion, agitation
- Glaucoma
- Dermatitis, irritation
- Dry mouth
- Arrhythmias
- Urinary problems
10
Q
Side effects from ocular products
Pg analogues
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- Conjuctivalhyperaemia
- Exacerbation of asthma
- Eyelash growth
- Bitter taste
- Darkening of palpebral skin
- Iris darkening
11
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Ocular side effects from systemic drugs
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- Ocular ADR’s form around 4% of all ADR’s reported
- Drug toxicity can present in a number of forms= eyes specalised tissues an integration into the CNS
- Eyes may exhibit the earliest sensitivities to drug toxicity
- Diagnosis can be complicated
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12
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Ocular side effects from systemic drugs
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13
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Drugs which require counselling due to occular effects
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