Term | Definition | Meds | Side effects | Contraindications |
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 |