The accuracy of Goldmann applanation tonometry over silicone hydrogel contact lenses in patients with glaucoma.

Purpose: To investigate the accuracy of measuring intraocular pressure over a silicone hydrogel contact lens using Goldmann applanation tonometry in eyes with glaucoma.

Methods: This was a prospective, randomized study and enrolled 28 patients (28 right eyes) with primary open angle glaucoma. Intraocular pressure was taken with and without a silicone hydrogel contact lens (-0.

[Signs and symptoms of ocular surface disease in patients on topical intraocular pressure-lowering therapy].

Purpose: To determine the prevalence of signs and symptoms of ocular surface disease (OSD) in patients using topical intraocular pressure-lowering therapy.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 40 patients were consecutively recruited from the glaucoma clinic of a public hospital located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Eligible patients were 18 years of age or older, with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension and on the same topical ocular therapy for at least 6 months.