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Ocular Pharmacology deals with the treatment of ocular disorders by administering drugs through the eye or systemically. Various pharmacokinetic considerations and proper understanding of the anatomy of the eye are needed. It is important to properly select a drug formulation, account for drug absorption through various structures in the eye, local drug metabolism, and possible systemic spread following ocular administration. This chapter discusses the various drugs used in various conditions including infections, cancers, allergies, glaucoma. Certain systemically administered drugs can result in ocular toxicity. A brief note of these is also made.
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Paul, A. (2021). Ocular Pharmacology. In: Paul, A., Anandabaskar, N., Mathaiyan, J., Raj, G.M. (eds) Introduction to Basics of Pharmacology and Toxicology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6009-9_68
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