[Medical treatment of glaucoma]

Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol. 2000 Jan;75(1):11-20.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Purpose: this review aims to establish the easiest possible diagram to aid the ophthalmologist in the management of the numerous antiglaucomatous agents that have been increasing our therapeutic group.

Method: we have analyzed the indications, advantages and inconveniences of the medical treatment successively and have reviewed the criteria used to choose a specific drug based on glaucoma severity, general clinical history of the patient, tolerance, local and general adverse effects.

Results: finally, we have also considered the ease of compliance, validity of associations and influence of these factors in the patient's quality of life.

Conclusions: the final therapeutic outline is really an index that aims to facilitate a correct use standard.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic alpha-Agonists / therapeutic use
  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Glaucoma / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Parasympathomimetics / therapeutic use
  • Prostaglandins / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Adrenergic alpha-Agonists
  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
  • Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
  • Parasympathomimetics
  • Prostaglandins