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. 2007 Apr;143(4):699-701.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2006.11.036. Epub 2006 Dec 22.

The TRAVATAN Dosing Aid accurately records when drops are taken

David S Friedman  1 , Henry D Jampel, Nathan G Congdon, Rhonda Miller, Harry A Quigley
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The TRAVATAN Dosing Aid accurately records when drops are taken

David S Friedman et al. Am J Ophthalmol. 2007 Apr.

Abstract

Purpose: To assess the accuracy of Travatan Dosing Aid recordings.

Design: Prospective evaluation of drop-recording accuracy.

Methods: Physicians and patients used the Dosing Aid, and logs of usage were compared to the data obtained from the Dosing Aid.

Results: Five physicians and 20 patients participated. Devices used by physicians recorded all drops dispensed. Extra readings were recorded when physicians carried the devices during the day. For patients, 93% of all drops were recorded, with 18 of 20 subjects having over 85% of the drops recorded. Seventy percent of patients would continue using the device.

Conclusions: The Dosing Aid accurately recorded most eyedrops administered by patients and physicians. Given recent documentation of widespread under-compliance with medical therapy, the Dosing Aid could be a useful addition to clinical practice and research.

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