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Water drinking provocative test.

K S Mehra

    Annals of Ophthalmology
    |February 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    The water drinking provocative test for glaucoma is reliable whether performed on an empty or full stomach. This finding simplifies glaucoma diagnosis, offering consistent results regardless of meal status.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Glaucoma Research

    Background:

    • Glaucoma diagnosis requires accurate intraocular pressure (IOP) monitoring.
    • Provocative tests are used to assess IOP response to stimuli.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effect of food intake on the water drinking provocative test (WDPT) in chronic simple glaucoma.
    • To determine if a full stomach impacts the reliability of the WDPT.

    Main Methods:

    • The WDPT was performed on 28 patients with chronic simple glaucoma and 17 borderline cases.
    • Tests were conducted twice for each patient, 15 days apart: once fasting and once post-breakfast.

    Main Results:

    • No significant difference was observed in the test outcomes when performed with an empty stomach versus a full stomach.

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  • The presence of food did not alter the diagnostic reliability of the WDPT.

    • Conclusions:

    • The water drinking provocative test is a robust diagnostic tool for chronic simple glaucoma.
    • Patient meal status does not affect the results of the WDPT, simplifying its clinical application.