Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
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Hon-Vu Q. Duong

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• Research Article
  Comparing Three Post-Op Regiments for Management of Inflammation Post Uncomplicated Cataract Surgery. “ Are Steroids Really Necessary? ”
  Author(s): Hon-Vu Q. Duong, Kenneth C. Westfield and Isaac C. SingletonHon-Vu Q. Duong, Kenneth C. Westfield and Isaac C. Singleton
  
  Purpose: To compare intraocular pressure (IOP) differences; degrees of anterior chamber inflammation and macular edema between three different treatments.   Setting: Single center, private, teaching practice in Las Vegas, Nevada.   Methods: Prospective, randomized, single-blind study. Patients in the Control group received gatifloxacin 0.3%, prednisolone acetate 1%, and bromfenac 0.09%; Group #I received gatifloxacin and bromfenac; and Group #II was given one intraoperative steroid (Triamcinolone) injection and gatifloxacin and bromfenac in the post-operative period.   Results: Elevated IOPs were noted on post-operative day one but were statistically insignificant (p=0.15). The elevated IOPs were statistically significant for the glaucoma patients (p=0.004). All IOPs returned to baseline after 1 week   The degree of anterior segment inflammation was not statistical.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9570.1000163

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