Purpose: To evaluate the short-term efficacy and safety of netarsudil mesylate 0.02% as a second-line therapy in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG).
Methods: This retrospective study included POAG patients treated with netarsudil mesylate 0.02% (Rhopr...
Purpose: To evaluate the short-term efficacy and safety of netarsudil mesylate 0.02% as a second-line therapy in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG).
Methods: This retrospective study included POAG patients treated with netarsudil mesylate 0.02% (Rhopressa®) between February and April 2025. Intraocular pressure (IOP) was measured at baseline, 1 month, and 3 months. Adverse events were also assessed.
Results: The mean baseline IOP was 18.08 ± 4.82 mmHg. Mean IOP reduction was 4.14 ± 2.89 mmHg at 1 month and 4.29 ± 3.59 mmHg at 3 months (both p < 0.0001). At 1 month, conjunctival hyperemia, itching, ocuar pain, and blurred vision, etc. were reported, and 8 patients (13eyes) discontinued treatment. At 3 months, ocular pain, hyperemia, blurred vision, and corneal erosion were observed, with 1 patient (2eyes) discontinuing.
Conclusions: Netarsudil mesylate 0.02% showed significant short-term IOP-lowering efficacy and acceptable safety as a second-line option in POAG.