COMMON EYE DROPS USED IN THE THEATRE

These can be classified into the following:

A. Mydriatic medications

B. Anesthetic medications

C. Antibiotic medications

D. Anti-glaucoma medications

MYDRIATIC MEDICATIONS

1. Trophen

2. Tropicamide

3. Phenylephrine

Indications:

• Pupillary dilatation before cataract surgery

• Can be used intracamerally when there is poor dilatation.

ANAESTHETIC MEDICATIONS

1. Proparacaine

2. Amethocaine

USES:

• To numb the eye 

• To reduce pain during surgery

ANTIBIOTIC MEDICATIONS

1. Moxifloxacin

2. 5% povidone iodine

3. Chloramphenicol 

4. Ofloxacin 

USES

• To prevent infection 

ANTI-GLAUCOMA

1. Timoeye: to reduce intraocular pressure

2. Pilocarpine: to constrict the pupil during surgery 

OTHERS

1. Diclofenac eye drop 

2. Sodium chloride onitment