International ophthalmology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Ocular hypotensive effect of sublingual administration of timolol.
A randomized clinical, trial to assess ocular hypotensive effect of sublingual administration of timolol was performed. ⋯ Sublingual administration seems to be a new interesting way for reducing the IOP. Long term studies are required in order to test efficacy and safety of this new treatment.
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Comparative Study
Assessment of diagnostic criteria in management of infantile glaucoma. An analysis of tonometry, optic disc cup, corneal diameter and axial length.
Infantile glaucoma is characterized by increased intraocular pressure, enlarged corneal diameters, optic disc cupping and typical anamnesis. The aim of our study was to evaluate the validity of diagnostic criteria in differentiating between manifest infantile glaucoma and glaucoma-suspected eyes (e.g. megalocornea). ⋯ Corneal diameters and axial length were helpful in the diagnosis of infantile glaucoma, but of limited use in the follow-up. The decision to undertake surgery was based upon tonometry and optic disc evaluation.