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PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate Schirmer test I and BUT in patients after long-term topical antiglaucoma medication. Material and METHODS: 59 glaucoma patients on stable regimen of one or two antiglaucoma drugs (for a minimum 1 year) and 30 healthy people were checked for changes of the precorneal tear film. Tear secretion was measured by Schirmer test I and stabilization of precorneal film by break-up time. RESULTS: We found no influence of antiglaucoma drugs on tear secretion. Statistically significant decrease in break-up time was found in glaucoma patients. CONCLUSIONS: Long- term topical antiglaucoma medication may alter precorneal film stabilization.LA: Polish
Dr. E. Wroblewska, ul. Organowa 1/58, 20-882 Lublin; Poland
11.1 General management, indication (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)