A STUDY OF EFFICACY OF MULTIPLE COMBINATION OF TOPICAL ANTI â?? GLAUCOMA DRUGS IN PRIMARY OPEN ANGLE GLAUCOMA

Abstract

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.

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