Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Iva Krolo
Croatia
Research Article
Prevalence of Ocular Surface Disease in Patients with Glaucoma using Topical Antiglaucoma Medications
Author(s): Freja Barisic, Iva Krolo, SmiljkaPopovic- Suic, Irena Sesar, MarijaSimic- Prskalo and Zdravko MandicFreja Barisic, Iva Krolo, SmiljkaPopovic- Suic, Irena Sesar, MarijaSimic- Prskalo and Zdravko Mandic
Purpose: To establish the prevalence of ocular surface disease (OSD) in glaucoma patients using topical intraocular pressure-lowering (IOP) therapy and to compare the frequency and severity of symptoms with the control group of normal subjects.Methods: This prospective, multicenter, observational study included patients with glaucoma in four different Departments of Ophthalmology. A matched group of normal subjects served as controls. For each patient we have collected detailed family history, clinical records and calculated ocular surface disease index (OSDI) scores (0-100), based on the information obtained from OSDI questionnaires.Results: In total, we have evaluated 160 patients. Of those, 110 were glaucoma patients and 50 were normal subjects. Among 110 glaucoma treated patients 83 (75%) had OSDI scores indicating mil.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000334