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Voltaren Ophthalmic (Diclofenac Sodium Ophthalmic) - Summary

 
 



SUMMARY

Voltaren Ophthalmic (diclofenac sodium ophthalmic solution) 0.1% solution is a sterile, topical, non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory product for ophthalmic use.

Voltaren Ophthalmic is indicated for the treatment of postoperative inflammation in patients who have undergone cataract extraction and for the temporary relief of pain and photophobia in patients undergoing corneal refractive surgery.


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Published Studies Related to Voltaren Ophthalmic (Diclofenac Ophthalmic)

Postoperative treatment with topical diclofenac versus topical dexamethasone after combined phacotrabeculectomy with mitomycin C. [2013]
(Voltaren Ophthalmic) after combined phacotrabeculectomy with mitomycin C... CONCLUSIONS: In this preliminary study, diclofenac sodium is at least as good as

Effect of preemptive topical diclofenac on postoperative pain relief after photorefractive keratectomy. [2011.04]
PURPOSE: To assess the prophylactic effect of preoperative application of topical diclofenac on postoperative pain control in patients having photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). SETTING: Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. DESIGN: Randomized masked clinical trial... CONCLUSION: Administration of a single drop of topical diclofenac 0.1% 2 hours before PRK seemed to increase the efficacy of postoperative pain management in a clinically and statistically significant manner. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: No author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned. Copyright (c) 2011 ASCRS and ESCRS. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

The influence of topical diclofenac sodium on the ocular hypotensive effect of latanoprost in glaucoma patients. [2011.04]
PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of diclofenac sodium 0.1% on reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) by latanoprost 0.005% in glaucoma patients... CONCLUSIONS: Topical diclofenac sodium may interfere with the IOP lowering effect of latanoprost in glaucoma patients; therefore this interference should be noted in coadministration of these drugs.

Management of pain with diclofenac after femtosecond-assisted laser in situ keratomileusis. [2011.03]
PURPOSE: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of topical diclofenac sodium 0.1% after femtosecond laser-assisted laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). SETTING: W.K. Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. DESIGN: Clinical trial... CONCLUSION: Pain after femtosecond laser-assisted LASIK was mild and was reduced with a single dose of topical diclofenac sodium 0.1% given immediately after surgery. Copyright (c) 2011 ASCRS and ESCRS. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Effect of preemptive topical diclofenac on postoperative pain relief after photorefractive keratectomy. [2011]
DESIGN: Randomized masked clinical trial... CONCLUSION: Administration of a single drop of topical diclofenac 0.1% 2 hours

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