Efficiency and safety of the fixed latanoprost/ dorzolamide combination in open-angle glaucoma hypotensive treatment

Abstract

Purpose : to determine the efficacy and safety of fixed latanoprost/dorzolamide combination Dorzoprost in hypotensive treatment of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) patients previously treated with latanoprost. Material and methods . An observational study included 30 patients (37 eyes) with moderate and advanced POAG who had uncompensated elevated IOP receiving latanoprost monotherapy. During the screening visit, latanoprost was switched to Dorzoprost instilled once in the evening. The targets were IOP, visual acuity, MD and PSD perimetry indices, retinal nerve fiber layer thickness, minimum width of the neuroretinal rim, macula retinal nerve fiber layer thickness, and adverse events. The observation period lasted 12 weeks. IOP was measured at weeks 4 and 12. Results . After 4 weeks, a statistically significant decrease in IOP was noted, which remained stable at 12 weeks. The average additional IOP decrease of those treated with Dorzoprost was 17%. Statistically insignificant positive changes were registered in visual acuity, static perimetry and optical coherence tomography. By the end of the observation period, 6 cases revealed a decrease in the degree of conjunctival hyperemia, while all dry eye syndrome cases (5 patients) showed a decrease in the severity of the signs of the syndrome. Conclusion . Dorzoprost has a significant additive hypotensive effect and a favorable safety profile.