Comment on: Effect of Topical Hypotensive Medications for Preventing Intraocular Pressure Increase after Cataract Surgery in Eyes with Glaucoma
We read with great interest the randomized controlled trial evaluating the prophylactic effect of the classes of topical intraocular pressure (IOP) –lowering medication for preventing IOP increase after cataract surgery in eyes with glaucoma.1 Hayashi and associates1 found that the mean IOP and incidence of IOP spikes were significantly lower in patients who were given postoperative brinzolamide compared with travoprost or timolol.
Source: American Journal of Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Arij Daas, Henrietta Ho, Kin Sheng Lim Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research