What your patient
is taking and its
effect on the eye
54
Alpha-1 blockers, the
iris, and ophthalmic
surgery
by Chiles Samaniego
Physicians discuss the effects
of these medications on the eye
and what ophthalmologists need
to know about their use.
50
Nutraceuticals: Benefits
to ocular health and
importance of product
selection
by Vanessa Caceres
Some ophthalmologists are
considering nutraceuticals for
ocular surface disease, age-
related macular degeneration,
and other conditions.
58
Systemic medications
and dry eye
by Liz Hillman
Experts share insights on
the systemic medications that
could be causing or exacerbating
dry eye.
61
Drugs your patients
are taking and their
impact on the retina,
optic nerve
by Ellen Stodola
An overview of some of the
medications that may affect the
retina and optic nerve, what
to look for, and how to handle
these patients.
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020
VOLUME 25 • NUMBER 1
