Goblet cells density of bulbar conjunctiva after long-term topical antiglaucoma agents
Wróblewska, E.
Klinika Oczna 101(1): 45-47
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-2157 PMID: 10401215 Document Number: 506691
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of long-term topical antiglaucoma therapy on goblet cells density of the bulbar conjunctiva. Conjunctiva impression cytology specimens from 59 glaucoma patients and 30 healthy people were assessed quantitatively by light microscopy. Patients with glaucoma were on a stable regimen of one (beta-blocker alone) or two (beta-blocker with miotic) topically administered medications for a minimum 1-year. The results show statistically significant decrease in goblet cells associated with number of antiglaucoma drugs and duration of treatment. Long-term topical antiglaucoma treatment decrease goblet cells population of bulbar conjunctiva.