Peddayya Rajula Naidu Akula1, Satyavathi Devi Pinipe2
INTRODUCTION
Primary open angle glaucoma is a chronic progressive multifactorial optic neuropathy with a raised intra ocular pressure, acquired loss of optic nerve fibres and visual field defects which develops in the presence of open anterior chamber angles. Various types of anti-glaucoma drugs are available commercially and an Ophthalmologist can prefer proper anti-glaucoma drugs for a better visual outcome.
AIM
The aim of the study is to compare the efficacy of fixed combinations of various topical anti-glaucoma drugs.
MATERIALS &METHODS
This is a prospective study of 30 patients, conducted in the department of ophthalmology, Government General Hospital, Kakinada over period of 2 years.
RESULTS
The observations from the study were analyzed and compared with the existing studies in the literature. Mean age group of the patients belong to the adults between 40-89 years, males affected more than females.
CONCLUSION
It was observed that the combination of Latanoprost 0.005%+Timolol 0.05% topical drops is more effective than other combinations.
