Postoperative Ocular Inflammation

Updated: July 17, 2023

Background

Epidemiology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Genetics

Prognostic Factors

Clinical History

Physical Examination

Age group

Associated comorbidity

Associated activity

Acuity of presentation

Differential Diagnoses

Laboratory Studies

Imaging Studies

Procedures

Histologic Findings

Staging

Treatment Paradigm

by Stage

by Modality

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Surgical Interventions

Hormone Therapy

Immunotherapy

Hyperthermia

Photodynamic Therapy

Stem Cell Transplant

Targeted Therapy

Palliative Care

Medication

rimexolone ophthalmic

Indicated for Postoperative Ocular Inflammation
Apply one-two drops into conjunctival sac of affected eye/eyes four times in a day start following surgery and also continue for the 1st two weeks of postoperative time
Uveitis
Apply one-two drops into conjunctival sac of the affected eye/eyes every one hour while in the waking time for the 1st week ; after that one drop every two hours while in the waking time for the 2nd week and after that taper the dose until the uveitis resolved

nepafenac ophthalmic

Administer one drop 0.1% ophthalmic suspension in the affected eye(s) 3 times daily
starting one day before the surgical procedure
continuing on the surgery day and maintaining the regimen for 14 days post-surgery Administer one drop 0.3% ophthalmic suspension in the affected eye(s) 1 time daily
starting one day before the surgical procedure
continuing on the surgery day, and maintaining the regimen for 14 days post-surgery
An extra dose must be given between 30-120 minutes before the surgical procedure

ketorolac ophthalmic

Ophthalmic Solution (0.45%) -Administer one drop into the operated eye(s) twice daily starting one day prior to undergoing cataract surgery
Maintain this Treatment on the day of the surgery and for the initial two weeks following the operation
Ophthalmic Solution (0.5%)- Administer one drop into the operated eye(s) four times daily, starting 24 hours after surgery of cataract and continuing for the initial two weeks following the operation

nepafenac ophthalmic

Children who are 10 years of age or older in the pediatric population
Administer one drop 0.1% ophthalmic suspension in the affected eye(s) 3 times daily, starting one day before the surgical procedure
continuing on the surgery day, and maintaining the regimen for 14 days post-surgery
Administer one drop 0.3% ophthalmic suspension in the affected eye(s) 1 time daily, starting one day before the surgical procedure
continuing on the surgery day, and maintaining the regimen for 14 days post-surgery
An extra dose must be given between 30-120 minutes before the surgical procedure

ketorolac ophthalmic

Age 2 years or more
Ophthalmic Solution(0.5%)-Administer one drop into the operated eye(s) four times daily, starting 24 hours after surgery of cataract and continuing for the initial two weeks following the operation

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