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Topical drug dosage forms for eye conditions

Pharmacists managing localised eye problems should be aware of the dosage froms that can be administered topically to the eye — solutions, suspensions and ointments — and their advantages, disadvantages, and considerations for use.…

Published: 31 May 2017

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Recommending dry eye treatments in community pharmacy

How community pharmacists can best manage patients with dry eye conditions.…

Published: 2 August 2016

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Identification of dry eye conditions in community pharmacy

How community pharmacists can identify patients with dry eye and how these conditions can be diagnosed.…

Published: 9 June 2016

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Dry eye disease: risk factors and selecting treatment

Identifying the risk factors for dry eye disease and selecting the most appropriate and effective treatments.…

Published: 7 October 2015

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Glaucoma: treatment of open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension

Pharmacological treatment is essential for patients with glaucoma, although patient compliance can be a problem.…

Published: 20 May 2015

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Glaucoma: pathophysiology and diagnosis

With 70 million people affected by glaucoma worldwide, awareness of at-risk groups can help people get early treatment and save their vision.…

Published: 19 May 2015

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Latanoprost as a cosmetic for eyelashes?

Q. I’m a bit worried. My daughter bought some eyedrops on the internet to help her eyelashes grow and I’ve noticed it has the same ingredient as the Xalatan drops my mother uses for her glaucoma. Is it dangerous for her to use?…

Published: 13 October 2012

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Ocular conditions from A to Z (ii)

This week’s CPD section continues the article published on 17 February (pp195–8), in which Marvyn Elton presents an A to Z guide to ocular conditions that pharmacists might encounter.…

Published: 3 March 2007

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Ocular conditions from A to Z (i)

In this article, Marvyn Elton presents an A to Z guide to ocular conditions with visible signs that may be shown to pharmacists.…

Published: 17 February 2007

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Over-the-counter ophthalmic preparations

We continue our series on eye disorders with an article discussing the use of over-the-counter products. OTC eye preparations can be used in the treatment of a number of common eye disorders, including conjunctivitis and dry eye conditions.…

Published: 5 February 2000