ISSN:
1573-2630
Keywords:
β-blocker
;
glaucoma
;
intra-ocular pressure
;
Pilogel
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract In a multicentre clinical trial thirteen patients with primary open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension were followed during at least six months while selfinstilling Pilogel (once daily) and topical β-blocker (twice daily). After six months of combination therapy there was an average decrease in intra-ocular pressure (IOP) of 33.6% 9.5 hours after Pilogel administration and an IOP decrease of 23.4% 22.5 hours after Pilogel administration. With topical β-blocker alone, an average IOP decrease of 15% was measured. Throughout the study we observed in six patients (46.1%) a superficial punctate keratitis which mostly spontaneously cleared. We did not see any serious side-effects after six months of combination therapy.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00171032
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