Glaucoma 1: Pharmacology
Available from: 12/12/2019
Where to publish: www.luxotticalearning.com.au
Provider: Luxottica Institute of Learning
Contact: Nikki Byrne, [E] iol@luxottica.com.au, [P] 02 8336 8616
Learning Objectives
- understand the indications, contraindications, dosing, and adverse effects associated with prostaglandin analogues
- understand how the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system is used to develop medications to treat glaucoma
- understand the indications, contraindications, dosing, and adverse effects associated with cholinergic agonists
- understand the indications, contraindications, dosing, and adverse effects associated with alpha adrenergic agonists
- understand the indications, contraindications, dosing, and adverse effects associated with beta blockers.
- understand the indications, contraindications, dosing, and adverse effects associated with carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
- understand the indications, contraindications, dosing, and adverse effects associated with RhoKinase inhibitors.
- understand the role of nitric oxide and nitric oxide-donating prostaglandin analogues in reducing intraocular pressure
- understand the novel actions of RhoKinase inhibitors in reducing intraocular pressure.
- understand the true contraindications for beta blockers and discern which adverse effects are not due to beta blockade
Max points awarded: 2.00
Session Information
Name |
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Glaucoma 1: Pharmacology |
Activity Type |
Independent Learning with Assessment |
Therapeutic? |
Yes |
Manufacturer/Supplier? |
No |
Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
2.00 |