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Changes in adherence to topical glaucoma medication after use of eyedrop aid for two years Hiroshi Kobayashi 1 1Department of Ophthalmology, Kanmon Medical Center pp.917-922
Published Date 2016/6/15
DOI https://doi.org/10.11477/mf.1410211845
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Abstract Purpose: To report changes in adherence to topical anti-glaucoma drugs with the use of an eyedrop aid for 2 years.

Methods: Participants in this study were 112 glaucoma patients who had been prescribed with either latanoprost 0.04% or a fixed combination of latanoprost 0.04% and timolol 0.5% for at least 6 months and who complained difficulty with instilling eye drops. There were 34 men and 78 women with mean age of 73.8±11.7 years. An eye drop aid(Xal-Ease, Pfeizer)was given to each patient. Use of this device and adherence to the administration of anti-glaucoma drugs were monitored for 24 months after the device was provided.

Results: One hundred eight patients(96.4%)finished the study. The proportion of patients used the device was 68.5% at 6 months, 74.1% at 1 year and 75.0% at 2 years. There were 55 good adherents(67.9%)and 71(87.7%)at baseline and at 24 months(p=0.003), respectively, among patients who used the device, compared with 18(66.7%)and 21(74.1%)among those who did not(p=0.3).

Conclusion: The eye drop aid was used by 75% of patients for 2 years, showing its ease of use and tolerability. Use of this eye drop aid may help patients improve adherence to topical medication regimen.


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