Journal of cataract and refractive surgery
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Dec 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialPreventing intraocular pressure increase after phacoemulsification and the role of perioperative apraclonidine.
To evaluate the effectiveness of prophylactic topical apraclonidine 1% in preventing an intraocular pressure (IOP) rise in the early period after uneventful phacoemulsification with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. ⋯ Prophylactic topical perioperative apraclonidine 1% did not cause a significant reduction in the postoperative IOP when compared with a control group.