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What is the primary function of the sclera in the eye?
What is the primary function of the sclera in the eye?
- To facilitate tear flow
- To regulate lacrimal nasal drainage
- To allow light to enter the eye
- To maintain the shape of the eye (correct)
What is the primary reason why ophthalmic preparations are rapidly drained away from the ocular cavity?
What is the primary reason why ophthalmic preparations are rapidly drained away from the ocular cavity?
- Due to tear flow and lacrimal nasal drainage (correct)
- Due to the shape of the eye
- Due to the structure of the cornea
- Due to the structure of the sclera
What type of ophthalmic preparation is designed to be administered inside the eye?
What type of ophthalmic preparation is designed to be administered inside the eye?
- Periocular
- Intraocular (correct)
- Systemic
- Topical
Which of the following is an example of a miotic drug?
Which of the following is an example of a miotic drug?
What is the function of the cornea in the eye?
What is the function of the cornea in the eye?
What is an example of an ophthalmic preparation that is used in conjunction with an ophthalmic device?
What is an example of an ophthalmic preparation that is used in conjunction with an ophthalmic device?
What is the primary function of the cornea?
What is the primary function of the cornea?
What is the function of the iris?
What is the function of the iris?
What is the purpose of the conjunctiva?
What is the purpose of the conjunctiva?
What is the term for the inflammation of the conjunctivae?
What is the term for the inflammation of the conjunctivae?
What is the function of the retina?
What is the function of the retina?
What is a common symptom of dry eye?
What is a common symptom of dry eye?
What is the vitreous humor?
What is the vitreous humor?
What is the main cause of glaucoma?
What is the main cause of glaucoma?
What is the normal volume of tears in the eye?
What is the normal volume of tears in the eye?
What is the maximum volume of tears the unblinking eye can accommodate without spillage?
What is the maximum volume of tears the unblinking eye can accommodate without spillage?
Why do eye drops often drain rapidly from the eye?
Why do eye drops often drain rapidly from the eye?
What type of ocular drug delivery system is characterized by a mixture that becomes a gel when exposed to eye temperature?
What type of ocular drug delivery system is characterized by a mixture that becomes a gel when exposed to eye temperature?
What is the pore size range of filter medium used in sterilization by filtration?
What is the pore size range of filter medium used in sterilization by filtration?
What is the purpose of preservatives in multiple-dose eye solutions and suspensions?
What is the purpose of preservatives in multiple-dose eye solutions and suspensions?
What is the primary reason why heat sterilization cannot be used for most ophthalmic products?
What is the primary reason why heat sterilization cannot be used for most ophthalmic products?
Why are preservatives prohibited in ophthalmic products intended for intraocular use during eye surgery?
Why are preservatives prohibited in ophthalmic products intended for intraocular use during eye surgery?
What type of packaging is recommended for ophthalmic products intended for intraocular use during eye surgery?
What type of packaging is recommended for ophthalmic products intended for intraocular use during eye surgery?
Which organism is commonly associated with eye infections and loss of vision?
Which organism is commonly associated with eye infections and loss of vision?
What is the purpose of adjusting the pH of ophthalmic preparations?
What is the purpose of adjusting the pH of ophthalmic preparations?
What is the role of EDTA in combination with benzalkonium chloride?
What is the role of EDTA in combination with benzalkonium chloride?
Why is it difficult to obtain the most suitable pH for maximum comfort of the eye?
Why is it difficult to obtain the most suitable pH for maximum comfort of the eye?
What is the maximum concentration of benzalkonium chloride used in ophthalmic preparations?
What is the maximum concentration of benzalkonium chloride used in ophthalmic preparations?
What is the effect of heat on chlorobutanol?
What is the effect of heat on chlorobutanol?
What is the pH of tears?
What is the pH of tears?