Artificial Tears: A Primer - University of Iowa
WEBNov 23, 2016 · Examples of artificial tears containing HP Guar are the entire Systane family of artificial tears from Alcon including Systane, Systane Ultra, Systane Balance, Systane gel, Systane Preservative Free, and Systane Nighttime. Polyacrylic Acid has a longstanding reputation for being more efficacious to dry eye patients than PVA. It increases the ...
Allergic Contact Dermatoblepharitis - University of Iowa
WEBDec 22, 2009 · Allergic contact dermatoblepharitis is the result of an allergic response to an ophthalmic medication, cosmetics, or environmental substances. It is most commonly a delayed type IV hypersensitivity reaction that presents 24 to 72 hours after exposure, after sensitization of T-lymphocytes to an antigenic substance. (1,2) Medications commonly ...
Facial Nerve Palsy: Ocular Complications and Management
WEBJul 14, 2015 · No eyelid movement. Common ocular signs of facial nerve palsy include upper eyelid retraction, lower eyelid paralytic ectropion and laxity with widening of the palpebral fissure, lagophthalmos, incomplete blink, corneal exposure keratopathy, and dry eye. Signs of chronic exposure include corneal pannus, thinning, and corneal ulceration.
WEBMedications: He uses artificial tears as needed. Otherwise, he takes no medications or other eye drops. Family History: Father with cataract. No other pertinent family history. Social History: The patient is a habitual smoker (1 pack per day). Ocular Examination: • Visual Acuity, with correction: o Right eye (OD): 20/60-1 o Left eye (OS): 20/70-1
Conjunctivochalasis. Ophthalmology Grand Rounds
WEBFeb 6, 2013 · She had been followed in our clinic for these concerns and was being managed with doxycycline 100 mg daily, Lotemax® (loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic suspension) daily to both eyes, artificial tears, and artificial tear ointment to both eyes.
Use of Ophthalmic Medications in Pregnancy - University of Iowa
WEBJan 23, 2016 · At the time of presentation, she had no established prenatal care. Past Ocular History. Daily disposable soft contact lens wearer. No history of ocular surgery. Past Medical History. Pregnancy (19 weeks gestation) Ocular Medications. Preservative-free artificial tears 2 or 3 times per day . Social History. Non-contributory. Family History. Non ...
Salzmann's Nodular Corneal Degeneration - University of Iowa
WEBSep 9, 2013 · She has had 3 updates of her spectacle prescription that have not provided satisfactory vision. There is no diurnal variation in vision. Past Ocular History. Myopia, presbyopia, astigmatism; Dry eye syndrome, with relief of symptoms with artificial tears; No ocular surgeries; Medical History. Hypertension; Medications. No ocular medications.
Exposure Keratopathy in the Critically Ill: - University of Iowa
WEBJul 1, 2014 · Furthermore, when artificial tears are needed more than four to six times a day, a preservative-free solution should be used to prevent preservative-related corneal toxicity and potential allergy, and this would increase the expense and decrease the success of this strategy.
WEBMar 31, 2014 · vision and examination remains stable for 47 months with no recurrence of Salzmann’s nodular corneal degeneration. The mild dry eye continues to be well controlled with artificial tears. Figure 3: Right eye slit lamp photography, after superficial keratectomy, cataract extraction and intraocular lens placement.
Cystinosis: A 12-year-old boy with light sensitivity - University of …
WEBMar 4, 2015 · Past Ocular History: No prior history of ocular disorders or therapeutic interventions. He does not wear glasses or contacts. Medical History: None. Review of Systems: Negative. Medications: Artificial tears OU as needed. Family History: No known ocular disease in either parent or the patient's 16 …