Conjunctivitis - inflammation of the conjunctiva (membrane covering eyelids), maybe
bacterial (chlamydia), viral, allergic; chlamydia
Blepharitis - infection of the margins of the eyelids
Chalazion - infection of the eyelid caused by a blocked oil gland; produces a cyst
Endophthalmitis - Bacterial or fungal infection of the structures of the inner eye
Hordeolum (stye) - Local infection of the margin of the eye
Infectious keratitis - corneal infection and inflammation
Infectious uveitis - infection of the vascular layer of the eye (ciliary body, choroid, and
iris)
Routes of Administration for Ophthalmic Antiinfectives - ointment, solution, suspension
Ophthalmic Anti-Inflammatories - - Indication: Inflammation of the eye not due to
infectious pathogens (e.g., allergic conjunctivitis, allergies, corneal abrasion/injury post-
operative ocular inflammation
or
Inflammation to a bacterial or fungal infection, anti. inflam. (e.g., keratitis), meds are
admin in addition to antibiotics
Contraindications for Corticosteroid Ophthalmic Anti-Inflammatories - - patients who
have untreated ocular infection or glaucoma, may mask infections delay healing and
reduce the outflow of aqueous humor
Ophthalmic Decongestants - - Indications: inflammation and redness
- Action: •Stimulate alpha-adrenergic receptors in arterioles of conjunctiva narrowing
blood vessels and decreasing congestion
- Contraindication: Narrow-Angle Glaucoma
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