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Topical abx, macrolide |
Erythromycin 0.5% Blepharitis, bacterial conjunctivitis Antibacterial |
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Topical antibiotic, polypeptide abx |
Bacitracin-Polymixin B 0.1% ophthalmic drops Blepharitis, bacterial conjunctivitis Inhibits cell wall synthesis, antibacterial |
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Topical antibiotics, fluoroquinolone |
Ofloxacin 0.3%, Ciprofloxacin 0.3% Bacterial conjunctivitis Antibacterial, preferred for contact lens wearers |
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Topical abx, sulfonamide |
Sulfacetamide (Bleph-10) Bacterial conjunctivitis Inhibits tetrahydrate Not for sulfa allergies |
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Mast cell stabilizer |
Cromolyn lodoxamide Allergic conjunctivitis Prevents release of inflammatory mediators Benefits take several days to develop |
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Antihistamine |
Azelastine olopatadine Allergic conjunctivitis Immediate symptomatic relief |
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Ocular decongestants |
Phenylephrine, naphazoline Adrenergic antagonist to construct dilated blood vessels rebound congestion |
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Ocular lubricant OTC |
Artificial tears Dry eyes lubricate eyes, no safety issues |
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Ocular lubricants Rx |
Topical cyclosporine ophthalmic solution (Restasis) Dry eyes due to inflammation Suppresses immune system |
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Topical BB |
TImolol, Betaxolol First line use in open angle glaucoma Lower IOP by decreasing the production of aqueous humor Adverse effects: HB, bradycardia, hypotension, stinging, may cause conjunctivitis, blurred vision, photophobia, and dry eyes Additive effect with systemic BB |
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Prostaglandin analogs-Latanoprost |
also considered 1st line in glaucoma facilitates aqueous humor outflow by relaxing ciliary muscle fewer side effects than BB Used once daily |
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Glucocorticoids |
Inflammatory disorders Refer to opthamologist, can cause blindness if used with viral infection |
