Summary Of All Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is latanoprost
Prostaglandin analogue
Do you put in drops first and then ointment or vice versa
Drops first
Expiries on eye drops
4 weeks unless stated otherwise
What is treatment for allergic Conjunctivitis
Sodium cromoglicate and NSAID eye drops (if inflamed)
Feeling of bacterial Conjunctivitis
Gritty, itchy feeling
What is treatment for bacterial Conjunctivitis
Self limiting within 5 days
What can be the treatment of bacterial Conjunctivitis if self limiting hasn’t worked
Chloramphenicol
Alt Fusidic acid
What is dose of chloramphenicol
1 drop every 2 hours for 48 hours. Max 5 day use
What is blepharitis and what is the treatment
Crusting on lashes and eye lid with inflammation
Can use chloramphenicol ointment
What is the treatment in viral eye infections
Antivirals like acyclovir and gangciclovir
What is the treatment for fungal eye infections
-Rare
- test in labs
- treatment not generally available
What is glaucoma
Loss of visual field due to increased intranet ocular pressure which can lead to optical nerve damage
What is the treatment for glaucoma
1st line - latanoprost
2nd line - beta blocker e.g. timolol
3rd line - dorzolamide/beinzolamide
Can be given alone or in combinations
SE of glaucoma drops
Dont normally cause systemic SE but can cause burning, itching and stinging in the eyes
What can prostaglandins cause
Changes in iris and lash colour
What is anterior uveitis
Inflammation of the middle layer of eye
Redness and pain is caused
Treatment for anterior uveitis
Corticosteroid eye drops - prednisone and dexametasone
What is subconjunctival haemorrhage
Burst blood vessels in eye
No treatment
What is keratitis
Inflammation of cornea and causes severe pain
What are the symptoms of keratitis
- Severe pain
- Pain when looking at light
- Watery discharge
Refer
What are some red flags of eyes
- real eye pain
- photophobia
- poor vision
- pus in cornea or infection
- pupil abnormality
