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Dorzolamide as an Effective Topical Therapy for Glaucoma in a Case of Nanophthalmos.

Authors :
Nunes CM
McNeill MP
Tong MG
Kuntz Navarro JB
Spaeth GL
Source :
Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging : the official journal of the International Society for Imaging in the Eye [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging] 2010 Mar 09, pp. 1-2. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 Mar 09.
Publication Year :
2010
Publisher :
Ahead of Print

Abstract

To report a case of nanophthalmos in which the intraocular pressure (IOP) off medication was 45 mm Hg and on dorzolamide hydrochloride once daily was 15 mm Hg for many years. No other medication affected the IOP. A chart review of a patient with nanophthalmos and glaucoma. A case of angle closure glaucoma in a nanophthalmic eye which had an unusually great and prolonged reduction of IOP secondary to the use of dorzolamide once daily, was reported.<br /> (Copyright 2010, SLACK Incorporated.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1938-2375
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging : the official journal of the International Society for Imaging in the Eye
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20337369
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3928/15428877-20100210-16