Glaucoma Pharmacological Management Q. 1 In a hypertensive patient with glaucoma which of the following is not used: A Dipivefrine B Alpha blocker C Alpha agonist D Laser trabeculoplasty Q. 1 In a hypertensive patient with glaucoma which of the following is not used: A Dipivefrine B Alpha blocker C Alpha agonist D Laser trabeculoplasty […]
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GLAUCOMA PHARMACOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT GLAUCOMA A condition characterised by progressive damage of optic nerve associated with raised intraocular pressure (>21mm/Hg). Raising intraocular tension due to, Excessive production Less drainage of aqueous humor. Hence, anti-gluacomic drugs act by either, Decreasing secretion (beta-blockers, alpha-2-agonists & carbonic anhydrase inhibitors). Increaseing aqueous humor outflow (Miotics, Dipivefrine & prostoglandins). CLASSIFICATION OF
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