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  • Title: Introduction of the ocusert ocular system to an ophthalmic practice.
    Author: Stewart RH, Novak S.
    Journal: Ann Ophthalmol; 1978 Mar; 10(3):325-30. PubMed ID: 655539.
    Abstract:
    This study, on a sample of 81 patients, was primarily shortterm. The objectives were to determine what type of patient would be successful on the Ocusert; to see if we had similar pressure control with the Ocusert as with drops; and to see if the advantages were obvious to our patients. We found that 56% of our patients could wear the unit successfully (after 3 months of study). The major reasons for discontinuing the Ocusert were discomfort and retention, but age was also a significant factor to success. We found the most critical period of adjustment was the first 2 weeks. It was found that 46% of the group stayed in the smae pressure range, 30% moved to a lower pressure range, and 24% moved to a higher category of intraocular pressure.
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