pharmacy practice

What are the common ocular symptoms encountered in the pharmacy?

• Blurred vision and headaches

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

• Itchy and watery eyes

• Yellow crusts on the eyelashes

What is the management approach for stye (hordeolum)?

• Application of hot compresses and local antibacterial eye preparations

• Cleaning the eye with saline solution

• Surgical removal

• Use of artificial tears

What is the characteristic symptom of blepharitis?

• Redness, swelling, and itching of the eyelid

• Itchy, stinging, and sticky eyes

• Painful swelling and inflammation of the eyelid

• Scaling, pruritus, and yellow crusts on the eyelashes

What is the main symptom of viral conjunctivitis?

• Blurred vision and headaches

• Sticky and purulent discharge

• Watery discharge and itchiness

• Gritty feeling and redness

What is the primary cause of acute glaucoma (closed angle)?

• Rapid increase in intraocular pressure

• Blockage of drainage channels in the eye

• Corneal swelling and hazy appearance

• Inflammation of the iris

What is the function of miotic agents in glaucoma treatment?

• Act on ciliary muscle to open drainage channels

• Increase aqueous humour production

• Reduce intraocular pressure by increasing uveoscleral outflow

• Cause mydriasis and dilated pupil

What is the recommended dosing schedule for topical antibacterial eye preparations?

• Three to four times a day

• As needed basis

• Twice a day

• Once a day

What is the primary symptom of dry eye?

• Mildly red eye and gritty feeling

• Swelling and scaling of the eyelid

• Excess tears and redness

• Gritty feeling and foreign body sensation

What is the main side effect of chronic use of decongestants in eye preparations?

• Rebound conjunctival congestion

• Dryness and irritation

• Increased redness and inflammation

• Blurred vision and headaches

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

• Increase aqueous humour production

• Act on ciliary muscle to open drainage channels

• Reduce intraocular pressure by increasing uveoscleral outflow

• Cause mydriasis and dilated pupil