THE USE OF XALATAN 0.005% (LATANOPROST) AS THE SELECTING PREPARATION FOR THE PATIENTS WITH UNSTABLE VISUAL FUNCTION

A. Kuroyedov

Department of Ophthalmology,  Central Military Clinic Hospital,  Russia

 

The main aim of this scientific work was the evaluation of clinic effectiveness of use of Xalatan 0.005% as the preparation of selection for the patients suffering from primary angle-open glaucoma (POAG). They got max regime instillation of miotics and beta blockers for a long time and had unstable visual functions, first of all IOP. An each case we decided individually what must to the patient better: operation or Xalatan?

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The selection of patient was blind and the only criteria of it was increased IOP while they were getting max regime of instillation miotics and beta blockers. 18  patient underwent a cure with Xalatan 0.005% from 7 days till 5 mounts. Their age was 46-81 years old. 14  patient were female and 4  patient were male. The preparation Xalatan 0.005% reliably reduced IOP in 14 cases (77.78%) and we had doubtful results in 4 cases (22.22%), when IOP reduced not more but for 2 mm Hg. Decreases of IOP fluctuated from 2 till 14 mm Hg. The character of alternation of IOP clearly testifies  the productive actions begins not earlier than in 3-4 hours after instillation. Endur of Xalatan 0.005% was wonderful and we have not mentioned any intensification or provocation of accompanying diseases and negative sight effects. As a results of our work – we make a conclusion: the medication Xalatan 0.005%  is absolutely effective as a medication of choosing for the patients, suffering from POAG.