Ophthalmic Drugs

The Actions and Uses of Ophthalmic Drugs: A Textbook for Students and Practitioners, Second Edition provides pertinent information in relation to concepts in pharmacology, the formulation and application of ophthalmic drugs, and adverse ocular effects of systemic medication. This book discusses the preparations used in contact lens practice. Organized into 17 chapters, this edition begins with an overview of the primary systems of drug classification according to their actions or effects, or on the basis of their chemistry. This text then presents a detailed discussion on the actions and uses of ophthalmic autonomic drugs. Other chapters consider the structure and function of the involuntary nervous system in the orbital region. This book discusses as well the two main classifications of ophthalmic drugs, namely, therapeutic and diagnostic. The final chapter deals with the clinical significance of medication-induced ocular adverse effects. This book is a valuable resource for ophthalmologists, students, and practitioners.

Providing information on ocular therapeutics, this edition offers a basic grounding in pharmacological principles and drug types. It then moves on to common ocular conditions, showing how they can be diagnosed and treated using ocular therapeutics. It also contains many clinical notes and ready-reference tables.

The Actions and Uses of Ophthalmic Drugs, Third Edition discuses the application and discrimination in the use of ophthalmic drugs. The book reviews the general pharmacological principles including drug nomenclature, pharmacological classification, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and the use of these drugs. Ophthalmic drugs (cycloplegics, mydriatics, miotics) directly or indirectly, stimulate or inhibit a part of the autonomic nervous system connected to the intra-ocular muscles. The text investigates in detail the structure and function of this involuntary nervous system in the orbital region as it is affected by these drugs. The book explains the different drug classifications, their therapeutic and diagnostic purposes, including the ideal properties, indications, contra-indications, mode of action, or adverse effects of cycloplegics, of mydriatics, and of miotics. The book also describes the uses and characteristics of local anesthetics, stains, anti-infective agents, and miscellaneous agents (antihistamines, vasoconstrictors). The text explains the different types of contact lens solutions, application of ocular first aid, as well as, the possible adverse ocular reactions that can occur during ophthalmic drug therapy. This book is suitable for optometrists, pharmacists, pharmacologists, students and professors related to the discipline of optometry and general medicine.

author: Kofi Oteng Gyang The Ocular Drug handbook provides a quick, concise and easy reference guide to ophthalmic drugs used in the world of today. This book classifies all ophthamic drugs into their different categories of usage: anti-allergic, anti-bacterials, anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory cum anti-bacterials, anti-viral, anti-glaucoma, anti-fungals and dry eye therapy agents. It then presents concise information about their modes of action, commercial availability, dosage and contra-indications. Topical ocular drugs used in pediatrics are also presented. This is a precious handbook for all health care professionals, particularly eye doctors, ophthalmic nurses, ophthalmology and optometric students as well as residents. It is equally a valuable tool for anyone interested in ocular health, ocular pathology and ocular disease treatment. It will help many of our professional colleagues in different countries solve many of the intractable problems that they encounter daily in their practices

The collaboration between pharmacologist and optometrist has produced a work which gives a theoretical basis for the application of drugs in the field of ophthalmology, with guidance on many key practical issues such as the use of mydriatic and miotic agents.

A source of objective, up-to-date drug information for eye care professionals, this reference includes all of the drug information that practitioners need to make therapeutic decisions.

Written by the world’s leading experts in the field Concise, easy to use handbook for quick reference in the prescription process Well-structured with separate sections on antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, anesthetics and immunosuppressants Lists medication, dosage, side-effects and contraindications Separate chapter for pregnant women, since different rules apply Appeals to a large target group, including residents and experts in Ophthalmology, Optometry, Internal Medicine and Pharmacology International approach – the countries of use are specified for each drug

This essential reference guide for eye-care professionals contains information on the drugs and equipment used in the fast-changing ophthalmology and optometry fields. The detailed encyclopedia is enhanced by color product photographs and information on all types of contact lenses and specialized instruments.

Organized from A-to-Z, this practical drug handbook offers rapid access to a wealth of information on the drugs that optometric or ophthalmic patients may be taking or may be prescribed. A consistent monograph format is followed, providing important ocular considerations relating to side effects, precautions, contraindications, and drug interactions. Herbal remedies and other drugs that may interact with ocular drugs are also covered. Drug entries are organized from A to Z for the quick identification and location of information about the drugs a patient may be taking or prescribed. A consistent format is followed to make it easy to locate information for each drug. A review board consisting of optometrists, ophthalmologists and pharmacists ensures accuracy and relevance for anyone interested in ocular conditions.

With 'Mosby's Ocular Drug Handbook', you're just seconds away from the vital and up-to-date drug information you need. From autonomic drugs to vitreous substitutes, this handy reference contains current, concise and easy-to-find information on the latest drugs - adrenergic agonists, alpha blockers, beta blockers, cholinergic agents, anticholinergic agents, vasodilators, anesthetics, antimicrobials, nonsteroidals, viscoelastic and viscoadherent agents, tissue adhesives, chelating agents and much, much more! Perfect companion to Havener's Ocular Pharmacology.

This popular text uses double-page spreads to cover the majority of situations likely to be encountered in clinical practice. Each topic is introduced by a short case scenario, followed by a description of the appropriate clinical examination, diagnostic procedures, treatment, and prognosis. Color line drawings, diagnostic algorithms, color clinical photographs, and summary boxes bring the content to life. The 2nd Edition offers up-to-date and expanded coverage of new imaging techniques, genetics, episcleritis, scleritis, and more. Presents the core knowledge of ophthalmology and disorders of the eye, with a wealth of friendly features and superb illustrations. Relates structure to function in accordance with the approach that most of today's courses take. Tackles the common difficulties of diagnosis and management, such as acute red eye, sudden vision loss, and spots before the eyes, in the clinical decision-making section. Features an expanded section on special investigations, covering important investigations such as perimetry and fundus fluorescein angiography, and includes 2 new spreads on ophthalmic history. Offers new spreads on genetics, episcleritis, and scleritis.