Drugs and the Eye
eBook - PDF

Drugs and the Eye

Sponsored by the British Optical Association

  1. 135 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Drugs and the Eye

Sponsored by the British Optical Association

About this book

Drugs and the Eye describes the mechanism of drug action in the eye. This book is composed of 14 chapters that discuss the practical aspects of drug use, the application of first aid, emergency measures, and legal aspects of the sale and supply of drugs. Some of the topics covered in the book are the anatomy and physiology of the eye, sites receiving cholinergic innervation, drug action at the muscarinic and nicotinic receptors; definition and identification of cycloplegic drugs; mode of action of atropine; use of mydriatics; muscarinic blocking drugs; and precautions with homatropine. Other chapters examine the dynamics and structure of sympathomimetic drugs, as well as the molecular structure and mode of action of cocaine. These topics are followed by discussions on the stimulation of the parasympathetic nerve by different types of miotics and the role of anticholinesterases in the eye. The final chapters look into the use of miotics to reverse mydriasis. The book can provide useful information to ophthalmic opticians, optometrists, students, and researchers.

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Information

Publisher
Butterworth-Heinemann
Year
2013
Print ISBN
9780407001282
eBook ISBN
9781483191881
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Surgery & Surgical Medicine

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Drugs and the Eye: Sponsored by the British Optical Association
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Chapter 1. Anatomy and Physiology
  7. Chapter 2. Factors Affecting Drug Absorption
  8. Chapter 3. Cycloplegics
  9. Chapter 4. Mydriatics
  10. Chapter 5. Miotics
  11. Chapter 6. Local Anaesthetics
  12. Chapter 7. Staining Agents
  13. Chapter 8. Antimicrobial Agents
  14. Chapter 9. Solutions used in Contact Lens Work
  15. Chapter 10. Decongestants, Antihistamines and Anti-Inflammatory Compounds
  16. Chapter 11. Ocular Effects of Drugs Used Systemically
  17. Chapter 12. First Aid and Emergency Measures used by the Ophthalmic Optician
  18. Chapter 13. Formulation of Eye Preparations
  19. Chapter 14. Legal Aspects of Sale and Supply of Drugs
  20. Appendix
  21. Index

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