Systemic administration Certain 1. Blurred vision 2. Eyelids or conjunctiva a. Erythema b. Conjunctivitis – nonspecific c. Edema d. Urticaria 3. Visual hallucinations Probable 1. Aggravate keratoconjunctivitis sicca Conditional/unclassified 1….
Part 7 Drug-induced ocular side effects Section 1. Anti-infectives Class: Amebicides Generic Names: 1. Broxyquinoline; 2. diiodohydroxyquinoline (iodoquinol). Proprietary Names: 1. Starogyn; 2. Sebaquin, Yodoxin. Primary use These amebicidal agents…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
