Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
Dry Eye Management in Patients with Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: Therapeutic Approaches and Quality of Life
Dr Jindal Kavadiya, Dr Madhavi Bhut
JCDR. 2024: 1050 -1062
Abstract
Introduction: Depending on the type of glaucoma drug, ophthalmologists are now seeing the emergence of ocular surface disease and changes in quality of life. The goals of this study were to examine the long term effects of topical glaucoma medications on tear film stability, ocular surface integrity, and patient reported outcomes in an attempt to further define these associations. Methods and Materials: A prospective comparative study, with 61 patients divided in control group (31 patients and 62 eyes) and glaucoma drug users (30 patients and 60 eyes). One year follow up evaluations included tear break up time, lipid layer thickness (LLT), corneal and conjunctival staining and Schirmer tests. The patient reported outcomes were Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) and Modified Visual Function Questionnaire (VFQ-25).
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