MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Ophthalmic cyclosporine is used to increase tear production in people with dry eye disease. Cyclosporine is in a class of medications called immunomodulators. It works by decreasing swelling in the eye to allow for tear production.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of artificial tears containing PEG are Blink Tears (Abbott), Blink Gel Tears (Abbott), Systane gel (Alcon), Systane preservative free (Alcon), and Soothe (B+L). Propylene glycol also forms a protective layer over mucous membranes to relieve inflammation and/or irritation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Polyvinyl alcohol (Artificial Tears) is a type of lubricant eye drop that helps provide dry eye relief.

Detailed explanation-4: -Acetazolamide for glaucoma (Diamox) Acetylcysteine for dry eyes (Ilube) Aciclovir eye ointment. Antazoline and xylometazoline eye drops (Otrivine-Antistin) Apraclonidine eye drops (Iopidine) Atropine eye drops (Minims Atropine) Azelastine eye drops for allergies (Optilast) More items