Effect of prophylactic topical hypotensive medications in reducing the incidence of postoperative ocular hypertension after phacoemulsification in dogs.

Objective: To determine whether topical hypotensive medications prevent postoperative ocular hypertension (POH) after phacoemulsification.

Animals Studied: 52 client-owned dogs (88 eyes).

Procedures: Diabetic and nondiabetic dogs having undergone phacoemulsification were included in this retrospective study.

Effects of the topically applied calcium-channel blocker flunarizine on intraocular pressure in clinically normal dogs.

Objective: To determine effects of the topically applied calcium-channel blocker flunarizine on intraocular pressure (IOP) in clinically normal dogs.

Animals: 20 dogs.

Procedures: Baseline diurnal IOPs were determined by use of a rebound tonometer on 2 consecutive days.