Introduction
Bacterial eye infections can be vision compromising within a short duration of time. The use of topical fortified antibiotics administered in a timely fashion can eliminate or reduce vision loss. The purpose for fortification of antibiotics is to deliver a higher concentration of antibiotic than is available commercially to eradicate difficult to treat external or internal bacterial eye infections. Bacterial resistance to commercially available antibiotics, especially fluoroquinolones, has prompted resurgence in the use of fortified antibiotics.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- List different types of fortified antibiotics used in bacterial keratitis.
- List the most common bacteria responsible for bacterial keratitis.
- Describe the compounding of topical ophthalmic fortified antibiotics.
- Discuss current strategies for treatment of bacterial keratitis.
Target Audience
Pharmacists
Pharmacy Technicians
Author
Andy Paul Stephens, OD
Dr. Andy Paul Stephens is a 1997 graduate of the Northeastern University College of Optometry. He is in clinical practice in Wichita, Kansas and practices primary eye care with an emphasis in ocular disease. He has participated as an investigator for ophthalmic glaucoma medications.
Contact Dr. Stephens: apsod@swbell.net
Language
English
Accreditation
ACPE UNIVERSAL PROGRAM NUMBER 288-000-07-162-H01-P.
Release Date: 11/29/2007
Expiration Date: 11/29/2010
PCCA is approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmaceutical education. This activity will provide a total of 1.00 contact hour(s) (0.1000 CEU'S) of continuing education credit in states that recognize ACPE-approved providers.
