Medications

Medications

Concise summaries of common medications used in optometry, grouped by category.

Allergy

Antihistamines, mast cell stabilizers, and topical treatments for ocular allergies.

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Antibiotic-Steroid

Combination drop therapies for bacterial infections with associated inflammation.

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Antibiotics

Topical and oral agents targeting bacterial ocular infections.

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Antivirals

Medications for viral infections including herpes simplex and zoster keratitis.

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Cycloplegics

Agents inducing cycloplegia and mydriasis for refraction and uveitis management.

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Dry-Eye

Artificial tears, lubricants, and anti-inflammatory therapies for dry eye disease.

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Glaucoma

Beta-blockers, prostaglandins, alpha-agonists, and other IOP-lowering drops.

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NSAIDs

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drops for postoperative pain and ocular inflammation.

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Orals

Systemic oral medications used in optometric practice for ocular conditions.

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Other

Miscellaneous ophthalmic medications not categorised elsewhere.

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Pain

Topical anaesthetics and analgesics for acute ocular pain and discomfort.

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Steroids

Topical and periocular corticosteroids for reducing ocular inflammation.

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