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[Three-component tear substitute as preoperative support in glaucoma surgery].

N V Makashova¹, A E Vasillyeva², O Yu Kolosova²

¹Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases, Moscow, Russia.

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Preoperative use of Stillavit, a tear substitute, significantly reduces intraocular pressure elevation after glaucoma surgery. This preparation improves filtering bleb outcomes and lowers the risk of postoperative complications.

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Ophthalmology
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Ocular Surface Disease

Context:

Patients with glaucoma often undergo long-term topical therapy, potentially affecting ocular surface health.
Preoperative optimization of the ocular surface may influence surgical outcomes.
Glaucoma surgery aims to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) and preserve vision.

Purpose:

To evaluate the impact of preoperative preparation with the three-component tear substitute Stillavit on glaucoma surgery outcomes.
To assess the effect of Stillavit on intraocular pressure and filtering bleb morphology post-surgery.

Summary:

A study compared 63 glaucoma patients: 33 received Stillavit preoperatively, while 30 did not.
Postoperative intraocular pressure was significantly lower in the Stillavit group.
Favorable diffuse filtering blebs were observed in 87.9% of the Stillavit group versus 66.7% in the control group.
Stillavit reduced the odds of IOP elevation by over 10 times at 3 months postoperatively.

Impact:

Preoperative Stillavit use significantly reduces early postoperative intraocular pressure elevation.
Stillavit may mitigate filtering bleb scarring, potentially improving long-term surgical success.
This preparation offers a promising strategy to enhance outcomes in glaucoma surgery patients.