Abstract | PURPOSE: METHODS: A randomised single-blind comparative study was performed on two groups of 30 patients who underwent myopic PRK. The first group was given fluorometholone 0.1% acetate and the second fluorometholone 0.2%. Uncorrected and best corrected visual acuity, haze, IOP and local tolerance were evaluated. Statistical analysis was done using parametric and non-parametric tests. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | M Vetrugno, G M Quaranta, A Maino, L Cardia |
Journal | European journal of ophthalmology
(Eur J Ophthalmol)
2000 Jan-Mar
Vol. 10
Issue 1
Pg. 39-45
ISSN: 1120-6721 [Print] United States |
PMID | 10744204
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents
- Glucocorticoids
- Ophthalmic Solutions
- Fluorometholone
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Topics |
- Administration, Topical
- Adult
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents
(administration & dosage, adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Female
- Fluorometholone
(administration & dosage, adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Glare
- Glucocorticoids
- Humans
- Intraocular Pressure
(drug effects)
- Lasers, Excimer
- Male
- Myopia
(surgery)
- Ophthalmic Solutions
(administration & dosage, adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Photorefractive Keratectomy
(adverse effects)
- Safety
- Single-Blind Method
- Uveitis, Anterior
(etiology, prevention & control)
- Visual Acuity
(drug effects)
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