Development of a novel eye drop aid and evaluation of its efficacy.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aim of this study was to develop a new eye drop aid and investigate its efficacy in glaucoma patients.

Methods

The developed eye drop aid is compatible with most therapeutic eye drops and helps users with limited neck retroversion. Adult glaucoma patients admitted to the University of Yamanashi Hospital for glaucoma surgery who fulfilled the following criteria were included: a history of using glaucoma eye drops for at least 6 months, no upper limb loss or dysfunction, and no physical or cognitive disturbances that would interfere with activities of daily living. In terms of corrected visual acuity, the included patients had a logMAR score of at least 1 in at least one eye. Eye drops containing a 0.1% sodium hyaluronate ophthalmic mixture were used in this study.

SUBMITTER: Kasai Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12448970 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature