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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Effect of Topical Calcium Channel Blockers on Intraocular Pressure in Steroid-induced Glaucoma

Sunil Ganekal, Syril Dorairaj, Vishal Jhanji, Krishnaprasad Kudlu

Keywords : Calcium channel blockers, Intraocular pressure, Steroid-induced glaucoma

Citation Information : Ganekal S, Dorairaj S, Jhanji V, Kudlu K. Effect of Topical Calcium Channel Blockers on Intraocular Pressure in Steroid-induced Glaucoma. J Curr Glaucoma Pract 2014; 8 (1):15-19.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10008-1155

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-04-2019

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2014; The Author(s).


Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of 0.125% verapamil and 0.5% diltiazem eye drops on intraocular pressure (IOP) in steroid-induced glaucoma in rabbit eyes. Methods: A total of 18 rabbits with steroid-induced glaucoma were divided into three groups (A, B and C; n = 6 each). Right eyes in groups A, B and C received 0.5% diltiazem, 0.125% verapamil and 0.5% timolol eye drops twice daily for 12 days, respectively; whereas, left eyes received distilled water. IOP was measured with Tono-pen XL at baseline, day 4, day 8, and day 12 of treatment. Results: Both 0.5% diltiazem and 0.125% verapamil eye drops significantly reduced IOP compared to control eyes (p < 0.05). Reduction of IOP by 0.5% diltiazem, 0.125% verapamil eye drops were comparable to 0.5% timolol. No surface toxicity or systemic side effects were noted during the study period. Conclusion: Calcium channel blockers, verapamil, and diltia-zem significantly reduced IOP in rabbiteyes. This group of drugs may have a potential role in treatment of glaucoma


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