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Abstract #24534 Published in IGR 11-4
Medical glaucoma therapy
Neuburger M; Dietlein TS; Jordan JFInternistische Praxis 2009; 49: 661-672
Glaucoma is a multifactorial disease resulting blindness due to optic nerve atrophy if not treated properly. Large clinical trials have identified intraocular pressure as the main risk factor for disease progression. Intraocular pressure is also the only risk factor that can be treated by application of local therapy. The aim of modern medical glaucoma therapy is to reach reliably the patient's individual target pressure, furthermore to avoid significant diurnal fluctuations. Current medications from betablockers, prostaglandin-analogues, alpha-agonists, parasympathomimetics (miotics), carboanhydrase-inhibitors, hyperosmotics, as well as medications improving ocular blood flow, are listed and discussed. LA: German
M. Neuburger. Augenklinik, Universitatsklinikum, Kilianstrasse 5, 79106 Freiburg, Germany. Matthias.neuburger@uniklinik-freiburg.de
Classification:
11.1 General management, indication (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)
