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Abstract #5972 Published in IGR 2-2
The evaluation of morphological status of bulbar conjunctiva after long-term antiglaucoma drug therapy
Pozarowska D; Toczolowski J; Wozniak FKlinika Oczna 1999; 455-458
The aim of this study was to examine the histopathological picture of bulbar conjunctiva in glaucoma patients receiving topical antiglaucoma treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Generally healthy patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) were included in this study. Conjunctiva specimens were obtained from the area of further fistula of 51 patients undergoing trabeculectomies and assessed by routine histopathological staining. RESULTS: Non-specific inflammatory infiltration, thickening of the epithelium, decreased numbers of goblet cells, proliferation of fibroblasts, collagen deposition and fibrosis were observed in the material obtained. Changes in the cellular profile and in the extracellular composition of bulbar conjunctivas in patients receiving long-term topical antiglaucoma treatment, were detected.LA: Polish
Dr. D. Pozarowska, II Kliniki Okulistyki AM w Lublinie, Poland
Classification:
2.1 Conjunctiva (Part of: 2 Anatomical structures in glaucoma)
3.1 Microscopy (Part of: 3 Laboratory methods)
11.1 General management, indication (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)
