title: Pharmacology of ocular surgery.
abstract: With new techniques and improved medications, anterior segment surgery has become more complex. All ophthalmic medical personnel should be aware of these different medications and their reasons for use. The bioavailability and route of administration of medications are additional areas OMP should be familiar with in order to facilitate superior eye care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Arizona, Tucson, USA.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Noecker
authors.forename: S F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Golightly
mesh_terms: D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D008916:Miotics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009184:Mydriatics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; D013256:Steroids; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D008916:Miotics; D009184:Mydriatics; D013256:Steroids