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Ophthalmic DD: Introduction

Definitions

• Ophthalmic route: the application of a sterile preparation to the

external parts of the eye.

• Intraocular route: the delivery a sterile preparation within the eye.

• Ophthalmic dosage forms: pharmaceutical preparations that are

applied topically to the eye to treat surface or intraocular conditions,

including infections of the eye or eyelids, inflammation, glaucoma,

and dry eye, among others.

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