DRY EYE DX AND TX

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    Glaucoma medications can have a significant impact on dry eye quality of life (QoL) by causing more signs and symptoms.

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    The use of multiple glaucoma medications is associated with a proportional increase in the severity of dry eye symptoms.

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    Benzalkonium chloride (BAK), a common preservative in these medications, can lead to adverse effects such as corneal cytotoxicity, conjunctival inflammation, and trabecular meshwork cell apoptosis.

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    Preservatives in glaucoma medications, particularly BAK, have been linked to anterior chamber inflammation and loss of TM tissue.

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    Understanding the influence of preservatives on ocular agents is crucial for informed prescribing decisions regarding glaucoma medications.

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DRY EYE DX AND TX

PentaVision is an independent company dedicated to eye care professionals. More about our magazines, newsletters, conferences, education and other services at pentavisionmedia.com.

  • by WILLIAM D. TOWNSEND, O.D.

  • April 1, 2022

  • 4 min

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