Eradication of Helicobacter pylori may be beneficial in the management of chronic open-angle glaucoma

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Kountouras, J
Mylopoulos, N
Chatzopoulos, D
Zavos, C
Boura, P
Konstas, AGP
Venizelos, J
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[1] Aristotle Univ Thessaloniki, Med Clin 2, Dept Med, GR-54006 Thessaloniki, Greece
[2] Ipokration Hosp, Dept Ophthalmol, Thessaloniki, Greece
[3] Ipokration Hosp, Dept Pathol, Thessaloniki, Greece
[4] Univ Thessaloniki, Dept Ophthalmol, AHEPA Hosp, GR-54006 Thessaloniki, Greece
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10.1001/archinte.162.11.1237
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
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Background: We have documented a high prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection in patients with glaucoma. Objective: To evaluate the effect of H pylori eradication on the 2 most commonly used glaucoma parameters: intraocular pressure and visual field. Methods: A total of 41 patients with glaucoma and 30 age-matched anemic controls underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopies and gastric mucosal biopsies to detect the presence of H pylori infection by histologic analysis and rapid urease test (CLOtest; Delta West, Draper, Utah). Saliva samples were also tested by CLOtest. Serum anti-H pylori-specific IgG was analyzed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Helicobacter pylori-positive patients received a triple eradication regimen (omeprazole, clarithromycin, and amoxicillin treatment), and all patients were observed for 2 years while remaining under the same antiglaucoma therapy. Results: Helicobacter pylori was detected in 88% of glaucoma cases and in 47% of controls (P<.001). Helicobacter pylori eradication was successful in 83% of treated patients. At the 2-year clinical end point, glaucoma parameters (mean intraocular pressure and mean visual field parameters) were improved in the subgroup of patients where H pylori eradication was successful (P<.001 for intraocular pressure; Pless than or equal to.01 for visual field parameters), but not in the other patients. Conclusion: Helicobacter pylori eradication may positively influence glaucoma parameters, suggesting a possible causal link between H pylori and glaucoma.
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