pharmacy practice;

What are the common ocular symptoms encountered in the pharmacy?

• Itchy and stinging eyes

• Watery discharge and rhinitis

• Blurred vision and dilated pupils

• Red eyes, styes, swollen eyelids, and sore, gritty eyes

What is the management approach for stye (hordeolum)?

• Surgical removal

• Application of local antibacterial eye preparations

• Use of artificial tears

• Cold compresses and oral antihistamines

What is the presentation of blepharitis?

• Scaling and redness of the eyelid

• Painful swelling and inflammation of the eyelid edge

• Excess tears and gritty feeling

• Itchy, stinging, and sticky eyes

What are the symptoms of acute glaucoma (closed angle)?

• Insidious onset with loss of peripheral vision

• Blurred vision and halos around lights

• Swelling and inflammation of the eyelid

• Sudden onset of pain and dilated pupil

What is the main purpose of miotic agents in glaucoma treatment?

• Increase aqueous humour production

• Cause mydriasis

• Reduce intraocular pressure

• Improve near vision

What is the primary symptom of viral conjunctivitis?

• Watery discharge and itchiness

• Redness and inflammation of the eyelids

• Sticky and purulent discharge

• Pain and blurred vision

What is the recommended duration for using eye drops in domiciliary care?

• 2 weeks

• 4 weeks

• 3 weeks

• 1 week

What is the primary side effect of chronic use of decongestants for eye inflammation?

• Bitter taste and burning sensation

• Red eye and conjunctival pigmentation

• Blurred vision and dilated pupils

• Swelling and redness of the eyelid

What is the main function of prostaglandin analogues in glaucoma treatment?

• Increase aqueous humour production

• Improve near vision

• Reduce intraocular pressure

• Cause mydriasis

What is the key principle in the management of dry eye?

• Application of local antibacterial eye preparations

• Use of artificial tears

• Surgical removal

• Cold compresses and oral antihistamines