Abstract
Context: Prostaglandin analogs (PGAs) are commonly used antiglaucoma medications in the current era. The purpose of this study is to monitor the periorbital changes in patients started on topical PGA. Aim: The aim of this study is to study the periorbital changes in patients on PGA eye drops. Settings and Design: It is a prospective, uncontrolled, nonrandomized study. Subjects and Methods: During the initial visit, periorbital area was assessed by ptosis, proptosis, and lash length measurement. Color photography of periocular area was taken using a well-illuminated background for documentation and comparison. All the clinical assessments and color photography were repeated after 6 months. Statistical Analysis Used: Data were analyzed using the SPSS software version 16.0 and Microsoft Excel 2007. Results: Six eyes (9.5%) in the initial evaluation and 22 eyes (34.9%) in the follow-up visit showed periocular hyperpigmentation. There was a statistically significant increase in periocular hyperpigmentation with a P
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