Introduction of the ocusert ocular system to an ophthalmic practice.
This study, on a sample of 81 patients, was primarily shortterm. The objectives were to determine what type of patient would be successful on the Ocusert; to see if we had similar pressure control with the Ocusert as with drops; and to see if the advantages were obvious to our patients. We found that 56% of our patients could wear the unit successfully (after 3 months of study). The major reasons for discontinuing the Ocusert were discomfort and retention, but age was also a significant factor to success. We found the most critical period of adjustment was the first 2 weeks. It was found that 46% of the group stayed in the smae pressure range, 30% moved to a lower pressure range, and 24% moved to a higher category of intraocular pressure.
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D010862:Pilocarpine / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D010862:Pilocarpine