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Journal of Glaucoma - Abstract: Volume 17(5) August 2008 p 398-402 Comparison of the Effects of Latanoprost and Bimatoprost on Central Corneal Thickness. This study shows that central corneal thickness decreases over time in patients taking prostaglandin analogues on the order of 2-4%. It concludes: "A significant reduction in CCT was observed at the 6th, 12th, and 24th months with latanoprost and bimatoprost. Serial CCT measurements in determining the IOP values may be helpful in the follow-up of prostaglandin analogs."

Journal of Glaucoma - Abstract: Volume 17(5) August 2008 p 408-413 The Role of Cerebrospinal Fluid Pressure in Glaucoma Pathophysiology: The Dark Side of the Optic Disc. The other, unseen side of the optic disc is not air but a set of pressure compartments dominated by the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the subarachnoid space. The CSF pressure is equivalent to IOP in its influence on translaminar pressure gradient and optic disk surface movement.

Wiley InterScience :: JOURNALS :: Acta Ophthalmologica In patients with seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, olopatadine, ketotifen, epinastine and emedastine are more efficacious than fluorometholone acetate in preventing itching and redness. All the antiallergic agents gave similar results in terms of reducing tearing, chemosis and eyelid swelling.

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