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CATALIN

👨‍⚕️ Catalin is a topical eye drop for cataract management.

Key points:

  1. Active ingredient: Sodium 1-hydroxy-5-oxo-5H-pyrido[3,2-a]phenoxazine-3-carboxylate
  2. Antioxidant properties: May reduce oxidative stress in the lens
  3. Usage: Instill 1-2 drops, 3-4 times daily

Potential benefits:

  1. Slows cataract progression: May help delay surgery
  2. Antioxidant effect: Protects lens proteins

Notes:

  1. Consult an eye doctor: For proper diagnosis and treatment
  2. Not a cure: Management tool
MIOTIC DRUGS

👨‍⚕️ Miotic drugs constrict the pupil (miosis) and reduce intraocular pressure (IOP). Used for glaucoma, post-surgery, or counteracting mydriasis.

Common examples:

  1. Pilocarpine (cholinergic)
    • Effect: 1–2 hours, lasts 4–8h.
    • Use: Open-angle glaucoma, miosis.
    • Side effects: Headache, dim vision, brow ache.
  2. Carbachol (cholinergic)
    • Effect: Strong, longer-lasting.
    • Use: Glaucoma, post-op care.
    • Risk: Retinal detachment risk.
  3. Acetylcholine (direct-acting)
    • Use: Intraocular surgery (short-acting).
  4. Echothiophate (anticholinesterase)
    • Use: Chronic glaucoma.
    • Risk: Cysts, systemic toxicity.

Precautions:

  • Night vision issues: Avoid driving in low light.
  • Retinal risk: Check for detachment symptoms.
  • Asthma/COPD: Caution (bronchospasm).
  • Tapering: Avoid sudden stop.

VON GRAEFE TEST

The Von Graefe test, also known as the Von Graefe’s prism test, is used to measure the amount of heterophoria (latent strabismus).

What it’s for:

The Von Graefe test is used to:

  1. Measure heterophoria (latent strabismus)
  2. Assess binocular vision

How it’s done:

  1. The patient is asked to look at a target.
  2. A prism is placed in front of one eye.
  3. The prism is adjusted until the patient reports alignment of the target.
  4. The amount of prism required to align the target measures the heterophoria.

PREVENTING BACTERIA CONJUNCTIVITIS

Bacteria conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, caused by bacteria.

Bacteria conjunctivitis is contagious, hence it can spread from person to person and it is also very easy to get reinfected over and over again if precautionary measures are not taken.

To prevent bacteria conjunctivitis, do the following..

  1. Wash your hands regularly,
  2. Avoid touching your eyes with your hands.
  3. Disinfect your surroundings and change your beddings regularly
  4. Avoid sharing eyedrops
  5. Avoid using contaminated eyedrops
  6. Ensure that nothing touches the tip of your eyedrop dropper.