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[Goblet cells density of bulbar conjunctiva after long-term topical antiglaucoma agents]
1II Kliniki Okulistyki AM w Lublinie.
Aim:
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of long-term topical antiglaucoma therapy on goblet cells density of the bulbar conjunctiva.
Material And Methods:
Conjunctiva impression cytology specimens from 59 glaucoma patients and 30 healthy people were assessed quantitatively by light microscopy. Patients with glaucoma were on a stable regimen of one (beta-blocker alone) or two (beta-blocker with miotic) topically administered medications for a minimum 1-year.
Results:
The results show statistically significant decrease in goblet cells associated with number of antiglaucoma drugs and duration of treatment.
Conclusions:
Long-term topical antiglaucoma treatment decrease goblet cells population of bulbar conjunctiva.