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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Ocular Surface Disease
  • Glaucoma Management

Background:

  • Glaucoma treatment, including medications and surgery, can exacerbate ocular surface disease.
  • Ocular surface disease is prevalent in glaucoma patients and affects their quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent literature on ocular surface changes in glaucoma patients.
  • To identify and evaluate treatment options for ocular surface disease in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of major electronic databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, EMBASE, Cochrane).
  • Keywords included "ocular surface", "dry eye", "glaucoma", "preservative-free", and "ocular surface disease index".

Main Results:

  • Numerous studies demonstrate significant ocular surface alterations in glaucoma patients.
  • Effective diagnostic markers for dry eye and management strategies are identified.
  • Management approaches for routine care and pre-surgical preparation are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • Ocular surface disease is a well-establishedcomorbidity in glaucoma.
  • Addressing ocular surface disease is crucial for optimizing patient compliance and quality of life.