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NR 1-2/2004
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Skuteczność
latanoprostu w jaskrze wieku dziecięcego
The effectiveness of
latanoprost for the treatment of pediatric glaucoma
Beata Urban, Alina Bakunowicz-Łazarczyk,
Małgorzata Mrugacz, Monika Oziębło-Kupczyk
Z Kliniki Okulistyki Dziecięcej Akademii Medycznej w Białymstoku
Kierownik: prof. dr hab. n. med. Alina Bakunowicz-Łazarczyk |
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| Summary: |
Latanoprost is a
prostaglandin F2a analog that reduces intraocular
pressure by 20-40% in adults with open-angle glaucoma.
The efficacy and safety of this drug in children has not
been widely reported. In our study we evaluated the
effect of latanoprost in 14 children aged 12-18 years (mean
15 years): 10 patients with glaucoma juvenile (I group);
2 patients with secondary glaucoma because of uveitis
recidivans and 2 patients with aniridia and albinismus
(II group). In the I group the average IOP decrement was
9 mmHg or 36,5% (range 29-44%). In the II group the
average IOP decrement was 6,5 mmHg or 23,5% (range
11-33%). In one child with aniridia after one year of
treatment IOL rose again to 26 mmHg and antiglaucomatous
surgery was necessary. Ocular side effects in children
of latanoprost are mild. |
| Słowa kluczowe: |
latanoprost, jaskra
dziecięca. |
| Key words: |
latanoprost, children,
glaucoma. |
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