Effect of topical loteprednol on intraocular pressure after selective laser trabeculoplasty for open-angle glaucoma.

Introduction: To determine whether there is a statistically significant difference in the decrease in intraocular pressure (IOP) after selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) between patients receiving a 5-7 days co-administration of loteprednol versus no loteprednol over the course of 1 year.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review to evaluate use of loteprednol in patients aged 30-85 years undergoing SLT for open-angle glaucoma at our center over a 3-year period.

Results: Three hundred and eighteen eyes from 313 patients who underwent a 360° SLT treatment between January 2008 and August 2011 were included in the analysis.