Common Eye Ointments Linked to Swelling and Rupture of Glaucoma Implants
Widely used eye ointments can cause glaucoma implants to swell and potentially rupture, according to new research from Nagoya University in Japan. The study is the first to show, using clinical and experimental evidence, that petrolatum-based eye ointments can compromise the PRESERFLO MicroShunt, an implant used in over 60 countries to treat glaucoma.
Source: Medical Xpress
