An update on the use of drugs for common eye problems in older patients.
Common ophthalmic disorders occurring in older adults often can be managed in the primary care setting with appropriate medication. This review focuses on pharmacologic intervention for dry eye, allergy, glaucoma, inflammatory disease, and infection, as well as diagnostic agents for dilation. Discussed are the selection, proper administration, dosage forms, and side effects of ophthalmic agents.
University of Arkansas School of Medicine, Little Rock.
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D000368:Aged; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005853:Geriatrics / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000600:supply & distribution* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions