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Contrast of the effect of alomide and sodium cromoglycate in the treatment of allergic eye diseases.

Author(s): Zhang W, Lin Z

Affiliation(s): Department of Ophthalmology, Huadu People's Hospital, Guangzhou 510800, China.

Publication date & source: 2000-09, Yan Ke Xue Bao., 16(3):214-6.

Publication type: Clinical Trial; Randomized Controlled Trial

PURPOSE: To observe the clinical effect of alomide and sodium cromoglycate eyedrops in the treatment of atopic conjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis and giant papillary conjunctivitis. METHODS: Randomized control study was used. Alomide and sodium cromoglycate eyedrops used to treat two groups of patients for two weeks. The effects of the two groups were compared. RESULTS: With respect of comprehensive therapeutic effect, the effectiveness rate was 83.6% in alomide group, and 63.3% in sodium cromoglycate group, which was not significantly different statistically. With respect of itching alleviation, alomide is more effective than sodium cromoglycate. No adverse effects were found in both groups. CONCLUSION: Our study suggests that alomide is a safe and effective drug in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis.

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