Diagnostic Stains - Use:
-Locate extraocular lesions or foreign objects
-Evaluate dry eyes or extraocular changes
-Allow more thorough examination
-May be combined with local anesthetics
Diagnostic Stains - Nursing interventions:
-External eye is discolored but will dissipate
-Nasal secretions are stained
-Soft contact lenses are discolored
-Rinse eye with normal saline after procedure
Mydriatics & Cycloplegics - Use:
-Diagnostic procedures
-Ophthalmic surgery
Mydriatics - Action: dilate pupils
Cycloplegics - action: Paralyze the accommodation muscles
Ophthalmic Antiinfectives - Routes:
-Ophthalmic ointment
-Ophthalmic solution
-Ophthalmic suspension
Nursing interventions:
-Medication administration
-Prevention of spread of infection
Ophthalmic Antiinflammatories - Use:
Inflammation of the eye not due to infectious pathogens
-Allergic conjunctivitis
-Allergies
-Corneal abrasion/ injury
-Post-operative ocular inflammation
Inflammation secondary to a bacterial or fungal infection
-Combined with or in addition to an antibacterial regimen
-Keratitis
Ophthalmic Decongestants - Use:
-Eye inflammation and redness
Ophthalmic Decongestants - Action:
-Stimulate alpha-adrenergic receptors in arterioles of conjunctiva narrowing blood
vessels and decreasing congestion
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