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Ophthalmic(eye meds)
Term | Definition | Meds | Side effects | Contraindications |
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Local anesthetics (-caine) | Eye irritations and infections | -pontocaine 0.5% solution -proparacaine | DO NOT rub or touch eye | |
Anti-microbials (-cin) | anti-infectives | -gentamicin -tobramycin -erythromycin | ||
NSAIDS | Eye irritations and infections | -ketoroiac tromethamine 0.5% | ||
Glucocorticoid (-one) | Eye irritations and infections | -dexamethasone -hydrocortone | ||
Conjunctivitis | pink eye | gentamicin ophthalmic ointment (antibiotic) | May experience burning sensation with administration | |
Stye | bacterial infection of oil gland in eyelid | doxycycline | ||
Mydriatics | Dilate pupils for internal exam | May cause photosensitivity; sunglasses are encouraged | ||
Staining agents | -diagnose corneal defect -used to find foreign objects -stains object green | |||
Immunomodulators | Increases tear production | Restasis | ||
Eye Assessment | -Assess eye structure prior to -assess vision -assess for redness, pain, swelling tearing, dryness, discharge -ask about previous eye damage/injury -ask about food/drug allergies b | -Caution patient of decreased vision -report burning, itching, stinging, swelling, loss of vision | To reduce absorption through the nasolacrimal duct, apply pressure for 30-60 sec after instilling drops |