Eye Drops

Question 1

What are the four main types of drops used?

Answer 1

Anesthetics
Mydriatics
Miotics
Cycloplegics

Question 2

How can drops be absorbed systemically?

Answer 2

Nasopharyngeal mucosa through puncta

Question 3

When is punctal occlusion essential?

Answer 3

When using:
10% phenylephrine (to avoid hypertensive crisis_
Beta blockers (to avoid breathing problems & bradycardia)
Adrenergic agents (to avoid tachycardia and hypertensive crisis)

Question 4

What should be done every time you pick up a drop?

Answer 4

Read the label, dose and expiration date

Question 5

If blepharospasm will not allow the instillation of drops, what should be done?

Answer 5

Place a pool of drops in the medial canthus