Chapter 57, Problem 3O

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The mechanism of action, indication, cautions, contraindication, adverse effects, drug interaction, and dosage with application techniques of various ophthalmic drugs.

Concept introduction:

The eye is the only exposed organ that is responsible for sight. Though the eye is protected externally by eyelids and lacrimal glands, still it is prone to viral, bacterial, and amebic infections that can cause infection in eye and blindness in advanced stages. Due to aging also makes the loss of sight due to cataract. There are various ophthalmological drugs like topical anesthetics, anti-allergic, anti-viral, anti-microbial, anti-glaucoma, anti-inflammatory, lubricants, and diagnostic drugs to treat various infections in the eye.