Introduction of the ocusert ocular system to an ophthalmic practice
Stewart, R.H.; Novak, S.
Annals of Ophthalmology 10(3): 325-330
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-4886 PMID: 655539 Document Number: 126571
This study, on a sample of 81 patients, was primarily shortterm. The objectives were to determine what type of patient would be successful on the Ocusert; to see if we had similar pressure control with the Ocusert as with drops; and to see if the advantages were obvious to our patients. We found that 56% of our patients could wear the unit successfully (after 3 months of study). The major reasons for discontinuing the Ocusert were discomfort and retention, but age was also a significant factor to success. We found the most critical period of adjustment was the first 2 weeks. It was found that 46% of the group stayed in the smae pressure range, 30% moved to a lower pressure range, and 24% moved to a higher category of intraocular pressure.