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A Study of the Association Between Patterns of Eye Drop Prescription and Medication Usage in Glaucoma Subjects

Naoko Kawai-Tsuboi, Motofumi Kawai, Yoshiro Minami, Akitoshi Yoshida

Journal of Glaucoma · 2013 · 11 citations · 14 references

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Abstract

Patients with glaucoma who used eye drops incorrectly were routinely prescribed additional bottles of eye drops. Ophthalmologists should determine whether patients who request an unusual number of eye drops are using the eye drops correctly.

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Reduction of Intraocular Pressure and Glaucoma Progression

Anders Heijl · Archives of Ophthalmology · 2002 · 3.3K citations

The advanced glaucoma intervention study (AGIS): 7. the relationship between control of intraocular pressure and visual field deterioration

American Journal of Ophthalmology · 2000 · 2.8K citations

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Adherence in Glaucoma: Objective Measurements of Once-Daily and Adjunctive Medication Use

Alan L. Robin, Gary D. Novack, David Covert et al. · American Journal of Ophthalmology · 2007 · 321 citations

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Adherence with Topical Glaucoma Medication Monitored Electronically

Constance Okeke, Harry A. Quigley, Henry Jampel et al. · Ophthalmology · 2008 · 294 citations

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A study of the causes of non-compliance by patients prescribed eyedrops.

A.J. Winfield, D. Jessiman, Andrew M. Williams et al. · British Journal of Ophthalmology · 1990 · 281 citations · Full text

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