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ArticleInternational ophthalmology2024

Adjunctive use of netarsudil 0.02% in the treatment of refractory glaucoma: a one year analysis.

Benjamin Zhou, John Yan, Vladislav P Bekerman, Albert S Khouri

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Benjamin ZhouRutgers New Jersey Medical School, Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 90 Bergen St, Newark, NJ, 07103, USA.
John YanRutgers New Jersey Medical School, Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 90 Bergen St, Newark, NJ, 07103, USA.
Vladislav P BekermanRutgers New Jersey Medical School, Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 90 Bergen St, Newark, NJ, 07103, USA.
Albert S KhouriRutgers New Jersey Medical School, Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 90 Bergen St, Newark, NJ, 07103, USA. albert.khouri@rutgers.edu.

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Abstract

purposeThis study evaluates the long-term adjunctive use of netarsudil ophthalmic solution 0.02% in lowering IOP in patients with refractory glaucoma.

methodsThis retrospective chart review study was conducted at a tertiary care center. Patients who were prescribed add-on netarsudil therapy and on ≥ 3 topical glaucoma medications from 01/01/2018 to 08/31/2020 were reviewed. 47 patients (69 eyes) met the inclusion criteria. Baseline IOPs prior to the addition of netarsudil were compared to IOPs measured at 3-, 6-, and 12-month intervals. Any patients with inadequate follow-up or who had glaucoma surgery after netarsudil initiation were excluded.

resultsMedian baseline IOP (± SD) was 21 ± 5.8 mmHg (median of 2 visits prior to initiation of netarsudil). At 3-month follow-up, 64 eyes had a median IOP of 16 ± 6.7 mmHg (p < 0.01). At 6-month follow-up, 56 eyes had a median IOP of 18 ± 4.6 mmHg (p < 0.01). At 12-month follow-up, 44 eyes had a median IOP of 15 ± 6.8 mmHg (p < 0.01). At the conclusion of the study, 64% of eyes reached 1 year follow-up due to several reasons.

conclusionsPatients with refractory glaucoma showed statistically and clinically significant IOP reductions on netarsudil. IOP reduction was stable long-term with the largest decrease in IOP seen at 12 months. Although some patients will still go on to require further laser or incisional surgery, for most patients netarsudil is an effective treatment for adjunctive use in refractory glaucoma.

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Benzoatesbeta-AlanineIntraocular PressureOphthalmic SolutionsAgedAged, 80 and overAntihypertensive AgentsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGlaucomaHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTonometry, OcularTreatment OutcomeAntihypertensive AgentsBenzoatesbeta-AlaninenetarsudilOphthalmic SolutionsGlaucoma medicationsNetarsudilRefractory glaucomaRhopressa

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PMCPMC11269381

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