The Effects of Low Viscosity Preservative-Free Chloroprocaine Ophthalmic Gel 3% versus BAK-Containing Tetracaine 0.5% on the Bactericidal Action of Povidone-Iodine.

Purpose: To evaluate if chloroprocaine ophthalmic gel 3% acts as a barrier to the bactericidal actions of povidone-iodine (PVI) which has been seen in other higher viscosity gel anesthetics.

Methods: This was a single site, prospective, randomized, patient-masked study evaluating the effects of preservative-free chloroprocaine ophthalmic gel 3% (IHEEZO, Harrow, Nashville, TN) compared with tetracaine ophthalmic solution 0.5% and their effects on the bactericidal action of povidone-iodine 5%.

Long-term safety of loteprednol etabonate 0.2% in the treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic conjunctivitis.

Purpose: To determine the long-term safety of the topical steroid, loteprednol etabonate 0.2%, in the treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic conjunctivitis.

Methods: A retrospective review of 397 patients from three private ophthalmologic practices treating seasonal and perennial allergic conjunctivitis with long-term loteprednol etabonate 0.