Use of preservative-free multidose dispenser (Comod system) for glaucoma medications
Ahmad Fauzi, MD1, Shamala S. Ganesan, MD1, Mimiwati Zahari, MD1, Mariam Jamaludin, MPH2
Objective
To describe our experience in the use of preservative-free Comod system in glaucoma patients
Methods
120 glaucoma patients were recruited and randomly assigned to group I (conventional system) or group II (Comod system). Schirmer’s test, tear-breakup time (BUT), and culture and sensitivity (CS) tests were performed. A self-administered questionnaire was given to participants to evaluate ease of application, ocular stinging, and dryness.
Results
The Comod system did not cause any ocular stinging (p < 0.01) and was easy to use. Tear BUT and Schirmer’s test were not different between the 2 groups. CS tests of the Comod at week 11 did not yield any organism.
Conclusion
The Comod system was more comfortable, easy to use, and can be used as a multidose system in administering glaucoma medications.