Medical treatment of glaucoma
García Sánchez, J.; García Feijoó, J.
Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia 75(1): 11-20
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0365-6691 PMID: 11151107 Document Number: 516831
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. 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. finally, we have also considered the ease of compliance, validity of associations and influence of these factors in the patient's quality of life. the final therapeutic outline is really an index that aims to facilitate a correct use standard.