Eyes + Ears Study Guide

Eye and ear pharmacology, made calm. 💜

A 15-page study guide to eye and ear conditions and the medicines that treat them, written by a pharmacy student for pharmacy, nursing and medical students in Australia. Every topic gets its own page, with a mechanism diagram, Australian brands and doses, the side effects that matter, monitoring, red flags and a real pharmacy-counter case.

What's inside

• 01 Cover + contents
• 02 Eye + ear basics: quick anatomy, what a pharmacist can manage, red flags to refer
• 03 Red eye: bacterial vs allergic conjunctivitis, chloramphenicol S3 rules, antihistamine drops
• 04 Dry eye + eyelids: lubricants, preservative-free options, lid hygiene, styes
• 05 Glaucoma: prostaglandins, timolol, brimonidine, CAIs, combination drops, angle-closure triggers
• 06 Drops done right: eye drop technique, steroid and dilating drops, preservatives and contact lenses
• 07 Outer ear: swimmer's ear, ear drop technique, ear wax, myths
• 08 Middle + inner ear: otitis media, vertigo, tinnitus, glue ear, motion sickness
• 09 Drugs that harm: hydroxychloroquine, amiodarone, ethambutol, ototoxic drugs
• 10 Special populations: children, pregnancy, older adults, lens wearers, diabetes eye checks
• 11 Four case studies
• 12 Practice questions (12 multiple choice + 2 short answer)
• 13 Full answers with explanations
• 14–15 24 cut-and-fold flashcards

Why you'll like it

• Australian brands (Chlorsig, Patanol, Xalatan, Timoptol, Sofradex, Serc) and current Australian guidance
• Pastel, hand-illustrated pages that are easy on tired eyes
• Built for exams, OSCEs and placement

Format

• 1 PDF file, 15 pages, A4 size
• Print at home or at a print shop, or import into GoodNotes, Notability or any PDF app
• Instant download after purchase. This is a digital file: nothing will be posted.

Please note

• For personal study use only. Please don't share, resell or upload the file anywhere.
• This guide is a study aid, not clinical or prescribing advice. Always check the current Australian Medicines Handbook and product information.
• Because this is a digital file, I can't offer change-of-mind refunds. If something's wrong with your file, message me and I'll fix it or refund you.

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