Ophthalmic

Diagnostic eye tests should be completed in what order

Classified by elevated pressure within the eye or intraocular pressure

Caused by a lack of tear production within the eye, resulting in severe dryness and often, secondary infection

Used for KCS as ointment or solution for some

Usually results from an intraocular infection or a disease process within the eye itself, occasionally it may be triggered by an inflammatory response affecting another part of the body

Treatment of uveitis focuses on reducing inflammation and relieving pain and can include which of the following

Can be a normal part of the aging process, it can be genetic, or it can develop as a result of trauma, infection, or systemic disease process (like diabetes mellitus)

Medication used for dilation of pupils for cataract removal

Condition in which one or both eyelids turn or roll inward toward the eyeball, causing the eyelashes and or fur to come in frequent contact with parts of the eyeball

Condition in which eyelashes grow toward the eyeball, rubbing against parts of the eyeball, causing a constant and often painful irritation

Rapidly acting ophthalmic anesthetic often used before tonometry is performed

Condition of dilated pupils for reasons unrelated to the level of light in the environment

Term used when one pupil is more dilated than the other

Mydriatic medications might have a cap that is what color

Drugs used to relax the muscles of the eye allowing examination of the retina and deep structures of the eye. Can reduce inflammation and discomfort of the eye after surgery or injury, reduce muscle spasms, and increase IOP

For mydriasis, do not use in cases of primary glaucoma because an increase in IOP may result, can also cause colic in horses with prolonged use

Constriction of pupils for any reason unrelated to the level of light in the environment

Drugs used to constrict or reduce the size of a patients pupils and can decrease the IOP. Most are cholinergic and can be used to manage some forms of glaucoma

To induce miosis: neurogenic KCS (frequent use may result in permanent miosis)

Used for treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection

Can be used in high concentration for chemical enucleation in end-stage glaucoma

Treatment for ocular infections and superficial corneal ulcers, avoid use in cats

Most common use of these drugs is corneal ulcerations

Ophthalmic antibiotic used for treatment of gram-negative bacterial infections

Used for fungal keratitis and is mixed with DMSO for ophthalmic administration

Ophthalmic antiviral used for treatment of feline herpes virus and related keratitis

Used to relieve acute pain caused by corneal ulcers

Class of ophthalmic drug used to treat or lessen inflammation; they can provide relief from redness and irritation and prevent further damage, commonly used to treat conjunctivitis and other eye infections

Corticosteroid used for treatment of anterior uveitis

Ophthalmic corticosteroid that is NOT to be used on corneal abrasions or ulcers