Pharmacist's Letter

Article: drugs that require eye exams to rule out adverse effects on the eyes January 2009

Article: "flip, whip, and drip" method for administering AzaSite (azithromycin) ophthalmic drops February 2008

Other: "Flip, Whip, and Drip" Method for Administering AzaSite (azithromycin) Ophthalmic Drops February 2008

Article: eyedrop called AzaSite for bacterial conjunctivitis or "pink eye" September 2007

Other: New Dosage Form: AzaSite (Azithromycin 1% Ophthalmic Solution) September 2007

Article: Zaditor and Alaway are two new OTCs to relieve itchy eyes due to allergic conjunctivitis January 2007

Chart: Ophthalmic Medications for Allergic Conjunctivitis January 2007

Article: People are concerned about the safety of contact lens solutions September 2006

Other: Soft Contact Lens Care September 2006

Article: Soft contact lens users are getting warnings about serious fungal eye infections and some ReNu solutions May 2006

Other: Fungal Keratitis Infections Related to Contact Lens Use May 2006

Chart: Clinically Significant Amiodarone Drug Interactions December 2005

Article: Macugen (pegaptanib), the latest treatment for "wet" age-related macular degeneration March 2005

Other: New Drug: Macugen (Pegaptanib Sodium Injection) March 2005

Article: Red, irritated eyes might be caused by ocular rosacea...instead of allergies or infection May 2004

Ophthalmology