Issues in the use of preservative-free topicals
Perry, H.D.; Donnenfeld, E.D.
Managed Care 12(12 Suppl): 39-41
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 1062-3388 PMID: 14723113 Document Number: 563297
In a perfect world, patients would use medications as prescribed. In reality, patients may cut corners, especially if they may save money by doing so. Clinicians and pharmacists must acknowledge this tendency, yet at the same time protect patients from using contaminated ophthalmologic agents and strive to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.
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