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Reference Guide to Topical Ophthalmic Antibiotics and Antivirals

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Managing ocular infections? Check out this reference guide containing available topical ophthalmic antibiotics and antivirals.

CovalentCareers has been working hard to bring you ophthalmic drug reference guides to help with your patient care. So far, we’ve given you the following:

AND NOW, IT’S TIME FOR…..OPHTHALMIC ANTIBIOTICS AND ANTIVIRALS!

Most clinicians have their “go-to” meds for fighting or preventing different infections, and while there is absolutely nothing wrong with that, it’s still good practice to keep yourself familiar with what’s available should you need it. This guide will give you a wide selection of the commonly, and a few not-so-commonly, utilized topical ophthalmic antibiotics and antivirals.

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Now that you’ve looked over the choices, take time to try out different treatment methods with different drug selections. You may be surprised by which medications you prefer using.
For example, many schools emphasize selecting a newer medication like Besivance for treatment of corneal ulcers. While this is a great choice, the tried-and-true Polytrim can also be very effective as it covers gram (-) and gram (+) bacteria and is readily available at a low cost to your patient. You’ll never know what you like best if you don’t try them.
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Patricia Fulmer, OD, FAAO
About Patricia Fulmer, OD, FAAO

Dr. Fulmer is the sole owner of Legacy Vision Center, a cold start, medically focused practice in Huntsville, AL, which launched at the end of 2020. A graduate of the UAB School of Optometry, she completed an ocular disease and primary care residency at the Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center before returning to Alabama to serve as the Center Director and consultative optometrist for a referral-based, tertiary care facility and then as an associate at a multi-doctor family practice. Her clinical interests include disease management, particularly glaucoma, uveitis, dry eye, and neurology-related cases, as well as educating students and colleagues through lecturing and writing. She is an active member in the American Academy of Optometry and American Optometric Association and currently serves her profession as a member of the Board of Directors of the Alabama Optometric Association and as President of the North Alabama Optometric Association. In her free time, Dr. Fulmer enjoys spending time with her husband and family, spoiling their fur-babies, traveling, attending concerts, and exploring the outdoors while kayaking and hiking. She also loves giving back through volunteering, including serving on the Board for HEALS, Inc, an organization that focuses on providing healthcare to local in-need youth.

Patricia Fulmer, OD, FAAO
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