Autologous Serum Tears: Uses, Benefits, Risks, and Efficacy Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a common ocular disorder in the United States, usually found in middle aged to older adults. This chronic eye condition can occur from inadequate tear production, resulting in less...
Aseptic technique can only get you so far when compounding a patient’s ophthalmic medication. Once the compounded sterile preparation is with the patient, it is important for the patient to comply with all pharmacist’s instructions. So, how does one know if the...
When it comes to preparing compounded eye drop medications, what does a drug compounder need to be aware of? Today, with the ever-growing world of medication delivery; eye dropper bottles play an important role. These sometimes-overlooked drug delivery devices are...
In the compounding pharmacy world, we are all under the magnifying glass. Constantly checking drug sterility, potency, technique; but, are we looking closely enough at our compounding supplies and disposables? While, yes, as a compounding pharmacy sterility certs are...