Management of postoperative inflammation: dexamethasone versus flurbiprofen, a quantitative study using the new Flare Cell Meter.
A consecutive, random, prospective study was conducted to compare the effect of topical dexamethasone and flurbiprofen drops on postoperative inflammation in patients undergoing extracapsular cataract extraction with lens implantation. Objective, quantitative measurements were made postoperatively, using the Kowa FC-1000 Flare Cell Meter. The two treatments were equally effective.
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Department of Ophthalmology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Mo.
D000287:Administration, Topical; D001082:Aqueous Humor; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects; D002452:Cell Count; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005480:Flurbiprofen / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008027:Light; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011897:Random Allocation; D012542:Scattering, Radiation
D005480:Flurbiprofen; D003907:Dexamethasone