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Veterinary ophthalmology2021; 25(2); 173-179; doi: 10.1111/vop.12957

Effects of 0.0015% preservative-free tafluprost on the equine eye.

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects and potential side effects of topical preservative-free (PF) tafluprost 0.0015% in ophthalmologically normal horses. Methods: Five adult grade horses. Methods: One of the eyes of each horse was randomly chosen as the "treatment" eye, and consequently, the contralateral eye served as the "control." A single dose of PF tafluprost 0.0015% (0.2 mL) was instilled in the treated eye of each horse. Intraocular pressure (IOP), Schirmer's tear test (STT) levels of each eye, and an ophthalmic examination were performed at T0 (baseline), T30, T120, T24 h, and T48 h. Results: The mean IOP values of the treated eyes at baseline (T0), T30, T120, T24 h, and T48 h were 25.4 ± 4.8 mmHg, 21.2 ± 1.92 mmHg, 15.20 ± 2.48 mmHg, 18.40 ± 1.51 mmHg, and 24.60 ± 1.94 mmHg, respectively. Significant differences were observed between the mean baseline IOP level and the T120 and T24 h time points (p = .001 and p = .009). The mean STT levels at each time point showed insignificant fluctuations during the study (p = .140). Adverse effects such as chemosis and episcleral injection were observed 30 min after the instillation of tafluprost 0.0015% (T30). Blepharospasm and conjunctival hyperemia were observed 120 min (T120) after the administration of the medication. Conclusions: Tafluprost 0.0015% showed potential in reducing IOP, but due to its local side effects, it is not a good candidate for management of glaucoma in horses. Tafluprost did not notably affect STT.
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Publication Date: 2021-11-22 PubMed ID: 34806805DOI: 10.1111/vop.12957Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article focuses on evaluating the impacts and possible side effects of using the topical preservative-free drug tafluprost 0.0015% in horses with no ophthalmologic issues. The experiment concluded that while tafluprost effectively lowered intraocular pressure, it is not suitable for glaucoma management in horses due to its local side effects.

Study Overview

  • The study was designed to determine the effects of tafluprost 0.0015% on healthy horses and assess any potential side effects.
  • Five adult horses were enlisted in the study.
  • A ‘treatment’ and a ‘control’ eye were designated for each animal — the treatment eye received a single dose of tafluprost, and the other eye was kept intact as a control.
  • Intraocular pressure (IOP), Schirmer’s tear test (STT) levels, and ophthalmic examination were conducted at various intervals: baseline (T0), after 30 minutes (T30), 2 hours (T120), 24 hours (T24 h), and 48 hours (T48 h).

Results

  • Post tafluprost administration, IOP levels exhibited altered values at T0, T30, T120, T24 h, and T48 h.
  • Significant reduction in IOP levels was discerned at T120 and T24 h, compared to the baseline.
  • STT levels didn’t fluctuate much during the study, thus underlining that tafluprost doesn’t significantly affect STT.
  • Side effects such as chemosis (eye swelling) and episcleral injection (redness or inflammation) became apparent after 30 minutes of administering tafluprost.
  • Blepharospasm (forced blinking or squeezing) and conjunctival hyperemia (excessive blood flow in the conjunctiva) surfaced after 2 hours of administration.

Conclusions

  • Despite its efficiency in reducing IOP, harmful local side effects limit the application of tafluprost 0.0015% for managing glaucoma in horses.
  • The study also concluded that tafluprost doesn’t significantly affect STT.

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APA
Azimpour S, Emami Alagha H, Faghihi H, Rajaei SM, Shokoohimand A. (2021). Effects of 0.0015% preservative-free tafluprost on the equine eye. Vet Ophthalmol, 25(2), 173-179. https://doi.org/10.1111/vop.12957

Publication

Veterinary ophthalmology
ISSN: 1463-5224
NlmUniqueID: 100887377
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 25
Issue: 2
Pages: 173-179

Researcher Affiliations

Azimpour, Saeed
  • Department of Veterinary Medicine, Babol Branch, Islamic Azad University, Babol, Iran.
Emami Alagha, Hannah
  • Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch, Alborz, Iran.
Faghihi, Houman
  • Ophthalmology Section, Negah Veterinary Centre, Tehran, Iran.
  • Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Specialized Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran.
Rajaei, Seyed Mehdi
  • Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch, Alborz, Iran.
  • Ophthalmology Section, Negah Veterinary Centre, Tehran, Iran.
Shokoohimand, Armin
  • Ophthalmology Section, Negah Veterinary Centre, Tehran, Iran.
  • Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Specialized Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran.

MeSH Terms

  • Animals
  • Antihypertensive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Horse Diseases / chemically induced
  • Horse Diseases / drug therapy
  • Horses
  • Intraocular Pressure
  • Ocular Hypertension / chemically induced
  • Ocular Hypertension / veterinary
  • Prostaglandins F / pharmacology
  • Prostaglandins F / therapeutic use
  • Tonometry, Ocular / veterinary

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