Anti-infective ophthalmic preparations in general practice

dc.contributor.authorSmit, Derricken_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2013-07-03T08:19:14Z
dc.date.available2013-07-03T08:19:14Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.descriptionCITATION: Smit, D. 2012. Anti-infective ophthalmic preparations in general practice. South African Family Practice, 54(4):302-307.
dc.descriptionThe original publication is available at http://www.safpj.co.za
dc.description.abstractOcular infections may be bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic in aetiology. Pharmacological preparations are available to treat infections that are caused by these groups of organisms. The majority of these preparations are intended for topical administration, although some systemically administered agents may be needed to treat or prevent specific ocular infections. This article discusses the different anti-infective options that are available to general practitioners to treat infections caused by each aetiological group. It also discusses the role that is played by povidone-iodine and antibiotic-steroid combinations to manage eye infections. A summary of all these drugs is provided in table form for easy reference.
dc.description.urihttp://www.safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/3598
dc.description.versionPublisher's version
dc.format.extent6 pages
dc.identifier.citationSmit, D. 2012. Anti-infective ophthalmic preparations in general practice. South African Family Practice, 54(4):302-307.
dc.identifier.issn2078-6204 (online)
dc.identifier.issn2078-6190 (print)
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/81943
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherMedpharm Publications
dc.rights.holderAuthor retains copyright
dc.subjectOcular pharmacologyen_ZA
dc.subjectEye -- Infectionsen_ZA
dc.subjectEye -- diseasesen_ZA
dc.subjectOphthalmologyen_ZA
dc.titleAnti-infective ophthalmic preparations in general practiceen_ZA
dc.typeArticle
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