Retrospective study of topical medical treatment for glaucoma
Journal Title: Guoji Yanke Zazhi - Year 2018, Vol 18, Issue 10
Abstract
AIM:To document the change in pattern of topical anti-glaucoma medicine by retrospective analysis in the outpatient of a local tertiary eye hospital(Second People's Hospital of Foshan)in China during 2009-2016. <p>METHODS: The data of topical anti-glaucoma medications in outpatients in our hospital were collected from January 1<sup>st</sup> 2009 to December 31<sup>st</sup> 2016. These data were analyzed retrospectively. The main outcome measures were the percentages of prescriptions for all kinds of anti-glaucoma medications, the ratio of the mono-therapy and combination therapies, and the defined daily doses. <p>RESULTS: The ratio of beta-adrenergic receptor blocker declined from 81.51% in 2009 to 69.37% in 2016. The use of cholinergic agent decreased from 12.04% in 2009 to 3.78% in 2016. The prostaglandin derivatives increased from 8.40% in 2009 to 31.40% in 2016. Alpha 2 adrenergic receptor agonists increased from 0 in 2009 to 29.44% in 2016. Local carbonic anhydrase inhibitors changed slightly. The proportion of mono-therapy was reduced from 65.83% in 2009 to 46.22% in 2016. The ration of two agents combination increased from 32.49% in 2009 to 38.77% in 2016. The three medications combination was increased from 1.68% in 2009 to 12.96% in 2016. The proportion of four medications combination increased from 0 in 2009 to 1.97% in 2016, while the combined use of five drugs was an isolated case. <p>CONCLUSION: The proportion of topical anti-glaucoma agents has changed remarkably. The beta-adrenergic receptor blockers and cholinergic medications are decreasing, while the prostaglandin derivatives and alpha 2 adrenergic receptor agonists are increasing. The proportion of mono-therapy is declining, while the combined therapies are rising.
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Shu-Ke Luo
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