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- Medical Weight Loss2 It is excreted renally, and its most common adverse effects include: dizziness, ataxia, psychomotor slowing, weight loss, and nephrolithiasis
- GlaucomaSeveral recent studies have shown an association between moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS), and normal tension glaucoma (NTG). The prevalence of NTG Read More »
- OphthalmologyThe American Academy of Ophthalmology is the largest national membership association of eye M.D.s. Ophthalmologists are medical and osteopathic physicians who provide comprehensive eye care, including medical, surgical and optical care.
- Macular DegenerationThe American Macular Degeneration Foundation is committed to the prevention and cure of macular degeneration and offers hope and support to those afflicted and their families.
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- Cataracts1. Speak with the patient’s ophthalmologist before starting alpha-1 antagonists in patients with known cataracts, particularly if considering tamsulosin (Flomax)
- Cataract Surgery1 This class of medication works well for moderate to severe BPH symptoms, and is divided into two categories: selective and non-selective agents. Non-selective agents also inhibit alpha-adrenergic receptors in the smooth muscle of the vasculature, and therefore reduce blood pressure, but have the undesirable side-effect of orthostatic hypotension. Non-selective agents include doxazosin (Cardura), terazosin (Hytrin), and prazosin (Minipress). In an effort to improve the side effect profile of this class of medication, selective alpha-antagonists were designed, which do not affect blood pressure. Selective agents include tamsulosin (Flomax) and alfuzosin (Uroxatral). Tamsulosin is an alpha-1A-adrenergic receptor antagonist. In 2005, Chang and Campbell described an unusual syndrome during cataract surgery characterized by a flaccid iris leading to billowing of the iris, a tendency for the iris to prolapse through surgical incisions, and progressive pupillary constriction limiting visualization during surgery. They termed this syndrome Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome or IFIS.
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- General SurgeryOphthalmology is the evaluation of the visual system, and provision of medical and surgical services when possible for conditions that may limit or impair vision. At Fuquay Ophthalmology & Glaucoma, PC, we specialize in performing operations that focus on treating diseases that can impair vision.