Abstract
To evaluate the effects of an S2 specific antiserotonine agent (Naftidrofuryl) on the optic nerve head blood flow in glaucomatous patient. 11 glaucomatous subjects were enrolled in the study. After administration of 200 mg naftidrofuryl twice daily for 7 days: values of optic nerve head blood flow (Fonh), velocity and volume were recorded in the temporal rim and cup of the optic nerve head. Blood flow measurements were performed by laser doppler flow-metry at day 0 and day 7 before and one and two hours after drug administration. Our study showed a significant improvement of perfusion pressure (p = 0.02) at day 7 and an increase of mean ophthalmique artery pressure (p = 0.03). Our preliminary results on a small number of patients and a short follow-up indicate that the use of naftidrofuryl may enhance optic nerve head blood flow in glaucomatous patients. Further studies may confirm these results.
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