[Schirmer test I and BUT (break-up-time) in patients treated with topical antiglaucoma drugs for a long time].
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to evaluate Schirmer test I and BUT in patients after long-term topical antiglaucoma medication.


METHODS
59 glaucoma patients on stable regimen of one or two antiglaucoma drugs (for a minimum 1 year) and 30 healthy people were checked for changes of the precorneal tear film. Tear secretion was measured by Schirmer test I and stabilization of precorneal film by break-up time.


RESULTS
We found no influence of antiglaucoma drugs on tear secretion. Statistically significant decrease in break-up time was found in glaucoma patients.


CONCLUSIONS
Long-term topical antiglaucoma medication may alter precorneal film stabilization.
II Kliniki Okulistyki AM w Lublinie.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003315:Cornea / Q000187:drug effects*; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013666:Tears / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000378:metabolism*; D013997:Time Factors
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
Próba Schirmera I i czas przerwania filmu łzowego u chorych stosujacych przewlekle leki przeciwjaskrowe.