Effect of apraclonidine on blood-aqueous barrier

Authors
Sobaci, G Mutlu, FM Soyler, M Tatar, T Yildirim, E
Citation
G. Sobaci et al., Effect of apraclonidine on blood-aqueous barrier, ANN OPHTH G, 31(3), 1999, pp. 176-179
Citations number
30
Categorie Soggetti
Optalmology
Journal title
ANNALS OF OPHTHALMOLOGY & GLAUCOMA
ISSN journal
10794794 → ACNP
Volume
31
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
176 - 179
Database
ISI
SICI code
1079-4794(199905/06)31:3<176:EOAOBB>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
This article reports a study of the effect of topical apraclonidine 1% on m aintenance of the blood-aqueous barrier (BAB) in albino rabbits. Artificial disturbance of the blood-aqueous barrier was achieved by cyclocryotherapy. This study shows that apraclonidine has a beneficial effect on BAB disrupt ion and would be applicable as routine medication in diseases with severe i nflammatory changes in the preoperative period.