[Pfizer]), all of which contain the β-blocker timolol;(iii) ophthalmologists (and now
optometrists) should be aware of a patient's concurrent systemic health and medication …

Topical ophthalmic medications are widely prescribed by growing numbers of eye-care
professionals. Increasingly, these agents are being prescribed by optometrists and …

Background: In all Australian states optometrists are permitted to use diagnostic topical
ocular drugs in the practice of their profession. In addition, legislation has just been passed …

Healthcare in the twenty-first century has witnessed an increased use of prescription drugs.
As a member of a patient's health care team, optometrists should be aware of the …

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Chronic open angle glaucoma is asymptomatic and generally detected by optometrists. It is
increasingly common with age affecting about 5% of those over 65 and is responsible for …

A wide range of topical ophthalmic drugs is available for use to provide a complete eye
examination or a decrease in intraocular pressure or optimum conditions for many surgical …

For most ophthalmic procedures, surgeons require an immobile patient, akinesia, a normal
(16±5 mmHg) or low intra-ocular pressure (IOP) and analgesia. It is the role of the …

Drug toxicity and drug allergy related to topical eye medications are known causes of
conjunctival injection. Ocular surface toxicity is related to concentration, frequency and …

The purpose of this review is to discuss the process of genericisation of medications in the
US and Europe with a focus on ophthalmic drugs. Regulatory guidelines of the US Food and …