4. Agents used in anesthesia
Generic Name: Naproxen. Fincham JE. Exacerbation of glaucoma in an elderly female taking naproxen sodium: a case report. J Geriatr Drug Ther. 1989;3:139–143. Fraunfelder FT. Interim report: National Registry of…
8 Herbal medicine and dietary supplement–induced ocular side effects
Part 8 Herbal medicine and dietary supplement–induced ocular side effects Frederick W. Fraunfelder MD Herbal or Supplement Names: 1. Aluminum nicotinate; 2. niacin (nicotinic acid); 3. niacinamide (nicotinamide); 4. nicotinyl…
6. Cardiac, vascular and renal agents
Possible aggravated keratoconjunctivitis sicca Possible 1. Eyelids or conjunctiva a. Exfoliative dermatitis b. Contact dermatitis Topical – glycopyrrolate cream Probable 1. Mydriasis 2. Decreased accommodation Local ophthalmic use or exposure…
Antirheumatic Agents
Systemic administration Certain 1. Reduction or inhibition of fibrosis a. Delays wound healing b. Enhances filtration surgery success Probable 1. Inhibition of mitosis and migration of epithelial cells with delayed…
9. Homeostatic and nutrient agents
Systemic administration – oral Certain 1. Blurred vision 2. Ocular pain 3. Ocular sicca 4. Tear film a. Increased debris b. Abnormal tear meniscus – decreased, irregular c. Tear film…
3. Analgesics, narcotic antagonists and agents used to treat arthritis
Systemic administration Probable 1. Visual changes a. Decreased vision b. Metamorphopsia 2. Abnormal Amsler grids 3. Macular edema 4. Fluorescein angiography a. Macular leakage Possible 1. Activate herpes simplex or…
8. Agents affecting blood formation and coagulability
Systemic administration – oral Certain 1. Blurred vision 2. Ocular pain 3. Ocular sicca 4. Tear film a. Increased debris b. Abnormal tear meniscus – decreased, irregular c. Tear film…
6 Herbal medicines and dietary supplements – an overview
Part 6 Herbal medicines and dietary supplements – an overview Frederick W. Fraunfelder MD Dietary supplements are prevalent worldwide and play a significant role in the treatment of human disease….
5 National registry of drug-induced ocular side effects
Part 5 National registry of drug-induced ocular side effects Frederick W. Fraunfelder MD, Frederick T. Fraunfelder MD Rationale In a specialized area, such as ophthalmology, it is not common for…
3 Methods for evaluating drug-induced visual side effects
Part 3 Methods for evaluating drug-induced visual side effects Wiley A. Chambers MD Risk All drug products have some risk. If there is pharmacologic activity due to the drug product,…
