Efficacy of Preoperative Systemic Clonidine for Intraocular Pressure Reduction in Ophthalmic Surgery
Authors: Pacella E.; Abdolrahimzadeh B.; Brauneis S.; Collini S.; Gabrieli C. Balacco
Source: Annals of Ophthalmology, Volume 33, Number 2, June 2001 , pp. 116-118(3)
Publisher: Humana Press
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Abstract:
A case-control study was performed in 214 eyes to evaluate the reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) produced by oral administration of clonidine before cataract surgery and combined cataractglaucoma surgery. Group 1 was composed of 109 eyes that were operated on after systemic clonidine administration. Group 2 included 105 control eyes operated on without clonidine premedication. A reduction of IOP was observed after clonidine administration and during anesthesia induction.Document Type: Miscellaneous
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