Glaucoma Meds

Question 1

What is Ocular Hypertension?

Answer 1

• Its the pressure build up in the eye.

(Its common in Open-angle glaucoma).

Question 2

Facts about Ocular Hypertension.

Answer 2

• It damages the optic nerve and leads to blindness.
• A pressure greater than 21 mmHg is too high.

Question 3

The Ocular Hypertension is measured by ___________?

Answer 3

Tonometer

Question 4

The epithelial tissue on the Ciliary body produces what kind of fluid __________?

Answer 4

Aqueous Humor

Question 5

Signs and symptoms of Glaucoma?

Answer 5

• Loss of Peripheral vision.
• Loss of Central vision.

Question 6

The Beta-adrenergic blockers?

Answer 6

• Decrease the production of Aqueous humor.

Question 7

The Prostaglandin analogs ?

Answer 7

• The increase the outflow through the Trabecular meshwork.

Question 8

The Alpha2 adrenergic agonists?

Answer 8

• Decrease the production of Aqueous humor.
• The increase the outflow through the Trabecular meshwork.

Question 9

Examples of Glaucoma medications?

Answer 9

• Timolol (beta blocker)
• Latanoprost (prostaglandin analog)
• Brimonidine (Alpha2 adrenergic agonist)

Question 10

High Yield Concepts of Glaucoma medications?

Answer 10

• Common issues - (stinging pain & redness of the eyes).
• Latanoprost - (Darkened iris & growth of long and thick eyelashes).
• Timolol - (Bronchoconstriction & Bradycardia)
• Brimonidine - (Hypotension & drowsiness).
• Administation.

Question 11

How do we properly administer Glaucoma medications?

Answer 11

• Keep the tip sterile.
• Administer the meds in the pocket of the lower eyelids (Conjunctival sac).
• If the client needs another dose, they should wait for 5 mins before giving another eye drop.
• Remove any contact lenses before administering the eye drops and wait for 10-15 mins before putting them back on.