Changes in Ocular Hypotensive Drug Usage for Glaucoma Treatment After Cataract Surgery: A Nationwide Population-based Study in Taiwan
Journal
Journal of glaucoma
Journal Volume
27
Journal Issue
7
Date Issued
2018-07
Author(s)
Abstract
The aims of this study were to observe the changes in the demand for prescriptions of ocular hypertensive drug (OHD) after cataract surgery, to investigate patterns of change in the required OHD amount in open-angle glaucoma (OAG) and angle-closure glaucoma (ACG) cases, and to determine the associated factors related to the change.
Subjects
angle-closure glaucoma | cataract surgery | glaucoma medication | open-angle glaucoma
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Type
journal article