Losartan Eye Drops Show Promise in Treating Corneal Opacities, Case Study Finds
Pakistan: Losartan, a widely used angiotensin II receptor blocker for hypertension, has recently been recognized for its potential therapeutic effects beyond blood pressure regulation. Research suggests that Losartan may aid in treating liver fibrosis, radiation-induced heart disease, scar reduction, and renal cortical fibrosis. Now, emerging evidence highlights its possible role in improving corneal opacities, offering a new avenue for ophthalmic treatment.
A recent case study published in the Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences involving an 18-year-old female with persistent bilateral nummular keratitis and corneal opacities demonstrated significant improvement in the affected eye following treatment with 0.8mg/ml Losartan eye drops. The patient had struggled with corneal opacities for two years, resistant to conventional treatments, including topical steroids, lubricants, and cyclosporine drops. Her uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) was 6/20 in the right and 6/30 in the left eye, with best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of 6/12 and 6/15, respectively.
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