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Abstract #106283 Published in IGR 23-3
Real-World Efficacy and Safety of Tafluprost in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Patients with Corneal Disorders: A Taiwan Experience
Lin JK; Wei FT; Liu YC; Yen YCJournal of Ophthalmology 2022; 2022: 4885485
PURPOSE: To investigate the efficacy and safety of switching to 0.0015% tafluprost ophthalmic solution with reduced benzalkonium chloride (BAK) on primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) patients with corneal disorders under 0.005% latanoprost treatment. This was a single-arm, open-label, switching study on adult POAG patients treated with latanoprost 0.005% for more than 3 months, with corneal disorders but no dry eye therapy. All patients were switched to tafluprost 0.0015% and followed up for 3 months. The primary outcome was the change in fluorescein staining score (National Eye Institute/Industry [NEI] score) at the end of the study. Secondary outcomes included changes in intraocular pressure (IOP), tear break-up time (TBUT), hyperemia score, and other ocular and nonocular adverse events. RESULTS: Of the 20 patients initially enrolled, 17 patients, all with POAG, completed the study. At the end of the study, the mean NEI score significantly decreased by 1.8 ± 2.2 ( < 0.01). No significant changes in IOP were observed (12.8 ± 4.6 mmHg at baseline vs. 12.3 ± 4.0 mmHg on visit 2; =0.470). TBUT increased by 1.2 ± 1.7 seconds ( < 0.05). The proportions of patients with no sign of hyperemia on the bulbar and palpebral conjunctiva increased from 58.5% to 64.7% at baseline (before switching to tafluprost treatment) to 94.1% and 94.1%, respectively, after switching to tafluprost treatment. Dry eye sensation scores were significantly reduced ( < 0.05), while other ocular symptom scores did not change significantly. CONCLUSION: Switching to tafluprost 0.0015% significantly improved fluorescein staining score, TBUT, and conjunctival hyperemia while maintaining IOP control among POAG patients with corneal disorders.
Chi Mei Medical Center, No. 901, Zhonghua Road, Yongkang, Tainan 71004, Taiwan.
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