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Conjunctivitis |
inflammation of the conjunctiva |
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Cycloplegia |
Paralysis of the accomodative muscle of the ciliary body |
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Ectropion |
Rolling outward or sagging of the eyelid |
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Entropion |
Rolling inward of the eyelid that allows lash irritation to corneal surface |
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glaucoma |
eye diseases characterized by increased IOP resulting in damage to retina and optic nerve |
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Keratitis |
Inflammation of the cornea |
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Miosis |
Constriction of the pupil |
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Mydriasis |
dilation of the pupil |
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Uveitis |
inflammation of the uvea |
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OU |
both eyes |
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OD |
right eye |
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OS |
left eye |
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Uvea |
the vascular layer of the eye comprising the iris, ciliary body and choroid. |
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atropine sulfate |
most commonly used to produce both mydriasis and cycloplegia |
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Tropicamide/Mydriacyl |
Rapid-acting mydriatic; used for opthalmic exams |
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Open Angle Glaucoma |
Blockage of trabecular meshwork slows drainage of the aqueous humor, increase IOP |
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Closed angle glaucoma |
the angle formed by the cornea and the iris narrows, preventing the aqueous humor from draining |
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Pilocarpine/Carpine |
used in the treatment of open angled glaucoma; decreases IOP by increasing outflow of aqueous humor. |
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Timolol Maleate/Timoptic |
Beta-adrenergic antagonist used in opposite eye to prevent bilateral glaucoma |
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Dichlophenamide/Daranide |
carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, reduces production of aqueous humor |
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mannitol |
osmotic diuretic administered IV; used in emergencies to reduce IOP |
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cyclosporine/optimmune |
stimulates tear production |
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fluorescein dye |
used for the diagnosis of corneal ulcers and abrasions |
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schirmer tear test |
measures lacrimal production |
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proparacaine/Opthaine |
topical anesthetic used to anesthetize eye to check IOP and to examine under 3rd eyelid for foreign material |
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Idoxuridine |
stoxil, topical antiviral drug |
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Viroptic |
Trifluridine, antiviral |
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Acyclovir |
Zovirax, antiviral |
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L-Lysine |
amino acid, used for feline herpes virus |
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Miconazole |
monistat, antifungal, class: imidazoles |
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Itraconozole |
Sporanox, antifungal, class : imidazoles |
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BNP (triple antibiotic) Bacitracin, Neomycin, Polymixin B |
Neosporin, works against gram negative organisms |
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Chloramphenicol |
Bemacol, fluoroquinolones broad spectrum antibiotic |
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Gentamicin |
Gentocin, aminoglycosides |
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Terramycin |
oxytetracycline, broad spectrum antibiotic, effective against chlamydia. |
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Ciprofloxacin |
ciloxan, fluoroquinolones, broad spectrum antibiotic |
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flubiprofen |
keeps pupils of the eyes from getting smaller during surgery (NSAID) |
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Prednisolone Acetate |
topical glucocorticoid opthalmic drug, Pred Mild |
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Gentocin Durafilm |
treats bacterial infections and as a steroid to reduce inflammation around the eye |
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Aural/Otic |
pertaining to the ear |
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AU |
both ears |
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AS |
left ear |
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AD |
right ear |
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Gentamicin |
Gentocin Otic, aminoglycoside antibiotic, ototoxic and nephrotoxic |
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Neomycin |
Tritop, aminoglycoside antibiotic |
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Enrofloxacin |
Baytril Otic, fluoroquinolone antibiotic |
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Tresaderm |
dermatologic solution |
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Ivermectin |
Acarexx, broad spectrum anthelmintic, acaricide, and insecticide. Collies are sensitive to this. |
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Selamectin |
Revolution, macrocylic lactone parasiticide |
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Clotrimazole |
Otomax, synthetic imidazole derivative with antifungal activity, applied topically |
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miconazole |
Conofite, imidazole antifungal agent, used topically |
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Nystatin |
Panalog, polyene antibiotic |
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Epi-Otic |
widely used ear cleanser |
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Oti-clens |
non toxic, ear cleanser, prevents infections |
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Tris EDTA |
Ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid tris |
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Dermatitis |
inflammation of the skin |
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Erythema |
redness of skin caused by capillary congestion |
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Exudate |
fluid and cellular debris that leaks around wound |
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Pruritic |
itchiness |
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Pyoderma |
skin infection , pus formation |
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Seborrhea |
increase scaliness of skin, inflammation with discharge |
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Seborrhea oleosa |
scaling and excess lipid production that forms brownish yellow clumps which adhere to hair and skin |
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Seborrhea sicca |
skin with white or gray scales that do not adhere to hair or skin |
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comedone |
plug of keratin and sebum within dilated orifice of a hair follicle |
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Acute moist dermatitis |
Hot Spot |
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Medicated shampoos |
good way to treat conditions like (seborrhea, pyoderma, mild allergies) |
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antihistamines |
provides temporary relief of itching |
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Corticosteroids: Hydrocortisone/Triamcinolone |
used for hotspots and allergic dermatitis |
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Cyclsporin |
oral antihistamines (Atopica) |
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Silver Nitrate |
destroy tissue, used to treat warts and excessive granulation tissue (proud flesh in horses) |
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids |
used in certain dermatological problems like allergies, heart disease, cancer, autoimmune and rheumatoid arthritis. |