Treat OSD to help reduce IOP

Treatment of ocular surface disease in glaucoma patients might improve IOP control and reduce the need for filtering surgery, according to a study carried out at Quinze-Vingts National Ophthalmology Hospital in Paris.
“We did a retrospective review of a few cases, and we were able to show that OSD not only is a concern in terms of tolerance and observance, but is also a crucial factor in the treatment to improve IOP control,” Pierre Dubrulle, MD, said.
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