Medication
Medication Summary
Ophthalmic lubricants without preservatives can be used in the eyes 3-4 times a day to protect the cornea in cases in which evidence of corneal epithelial damage is seen. Surgical intervention in these cases is imminent, and the lubricants only help for a short period of time.
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Ophthalmic lubricants
Class Summary
Prevent excessive dryness and irritation of the eye.
Artificial tears
Act to stabilize and thicken precorneal tear film and prolong tear film break-up time, which occurs with dry eye states.
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Media Gallery
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This picture demonstrates distichiasis of the lower lid. From Principles and Practice of Ophthalmology by Jakobiec.
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This picture demonstrates distichiasis of the upper lid. From Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery: Prevention and Management of Complications by Dortzbach.
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This picture demonstrates the cryotherapy of the lower lid with distichiasis. From Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery: Prevention and Management of Complications by Dortzbach.
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