The effects of SOD and dexamethasone instillations were considered similar in many parameters. However, SOD was associated with a greater increase in antioxidant activity and a greater decrease in aqueous humor leukocytes, while dexamethasone was more effective in decreasing aqueous humor α2-macroglobulin and vitreous humor protein and albumin. The substances had a synergistic effect on iridal edema as well as aqueous humor leukocyte number and α2-macroglobulin level. CONCLUSION. Adding SOD to the complex therapy of uveitis results in lower inflammation intensity and enhanced dexamethasone effect.
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