Ophthalmic Disorders : Eye disorders

Systane, Refresh, Soothe, Genteal Tears

Artificial Tears

Refresh Lacri-Lube or PM, Soothe Eye Ointment, Systane Lubricant Ointment

Non-medicated ointments

Restasis 0.05%

cyclosporine

Cequa 0.09%

lifitegrast

Zaditor, Alaway

Ketotifen 0.025%

Pataday Twice Daily Relief

olopatadine 0.1%

Pataday once daily relief

olopatadine 0.2% and 0.7%

Clear Eyes

Naphazoline 0.012%

Opti-Clear, Vision Advanced Relief, Visine Original

Tetrahydrozoline 0.05%

Optilas

azelastine

Ciloxan

Ciprofloxacin ung or solution

Polytrim

polymyxin B/trimethoprim

If a patient came in with eye pain, what should the pharmacist do?

Exclusion to Self-Care

If a patient has blurred vision that is not associated with the use of ophthalmic ointment, what should the pharmacist do?

Exclusion to Self-Care

If a patient has sensitivity to light, what should the pharmacist do?

Exclusion to self-care

If a patient has a history of wearing contact lenses, what should the pharmacist do?

Exclusion to self-care

IF the patient has blunt trauma to the eye, what should the pharmacist do?

Exclusion to self-care

If the patient has chemical exposure to the eye, what should the pharmacist do?

Exclusion to self-care

If the patient has had heat exposure to the eye excluding sun light, what should the pharmacist do?

Exclusion to self-care

If the patient has had symptoms for greater than 72 hours, what should the pharmacist do?

Exclusion to self care

If the patient has dry eye symptoms persist with appropriate treatment, what should the pharmacist do?

Referral for treatment (1 week)

If the patient has symptoms for greater than 72 hours with treatment for allergic conjunctivitis, what should the pharmacist do?

Referral for treatment (72 hours)

If the patient has symptoms for greater than 72 hours with treatment for minor irritation (sun exposure, chlorine), what should the pharmacist do?

Referral for treatment (72 hours)

If the patient is experiencing mucous discharge what should the pharmacist do?

Referral to provider (STAT)

At what age can you use Cyclosporine (Restatis 0.05%) for?

greater than or equal to 16 years old.

What is the dosing for Cyclosporine?

1 drop q12h

At what age can you use Cyclosporine (Cequa 0.09%) for?

greater than or equal to 18 years old

lifitegrast

Xiidra

At what age can you use Lifitegrast (Xiidra) for?

greater than or equal to 17 years old

What are the three types of conjunctivitis?

Allergic, Viral, Bacterial

If someone were to have allergic conjunctivitis what would their eye feel like?

Itchy

If someone were to have viral conjunctivitis what kind of discharge would the patient be experiencing?

Watery discharge

If someone were to have bacterial conjunctivitis what kind of discharge would they be experiencing?

Mucous discharge

True or False : Washing clothes and blankets frequently is a non-pharmacolgic intervention

True

True or False : Bathing / showering prior to going to bed is a non-pharmacologic intervention

True

True or False : Running an air conditioner that users an air filter is a non-pharmacologic intervention

True

True or False : Stand along air filtration and changing filter regularly is a non-pharmacologic intervention

True

True or False: Warm compresses on the eyes is a non-pharmacologic intervention

True

Ketotifen 0.025%

Zaditor, Alaway

What is a common side effect for Ketotifen 0.025% (Zaditor, Alaway)?

sting upon installation

Olopatadine 0.2% and 0.7%

Pataday

What is a common side effect of Olopatadine 0.2% and 0.7% (Pataday)?

headache and taste disturbances

At what age can you use ciprofloxacin (Ciloxan)?

greater than 2 years of age

What is the dosing for mocifloxacin (Vigamox)?

1 to 2 drops TID for 7 days

What is the dosing for ofloxacin (Ocuflox)?

1 to 2 drops QID for 7 days

What is the dosing for Trimethoprim / polymyxin B (Polytrim)

1 to 2 drops QID for 7 days

What is the dosing for Neomycin / polymyxin / dexamethasone (maxitrol)

Ointment : 1/2 inch ribbon QID 7 days

Suspension : 1 to 2 drops QID 7 days

True or False : Maxtirol suspension do not need to be shaken before installation

False