Should slow release Glaucoma Medications replace eye drops?
- Author:
Patricia M. Khu
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology
2014;39(2):96-98
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Instilling glaucoma eye drops has been the
mainstay in glaucoma management for many years, be
it as initial treatment or as adjunct to laser or filtering
surgeries. There are different classes of glaucoma eye
drops, with different mechanisms of action to lower
the intraocular pressure (IOP), either by improving
the outflow facility or by suppressing the aqueous
production, singly or as combination therapy. Many
of these eye drops can lower the IOP by as much as
35% when given either once or twice a day. Successful
treatment outcomes for chronic diseases such as
glaucoma, however, require daily use of glaucoma eye
drops to minimize disease progression.
- Full text:PJO 51.pdf
