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Abstract #8666 Published in IGR 5-1
Medical management of angle closure glaucoma
Hoh ST; Aung T; Chew PTKSeminars in Ophthalmology 2002; 17: 79-83
Management of angle closure glaucoma requires an understanding of the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms. Treatment is aimed at eliminating pupillary block and other causes of angle closure, re-opening the angle, and preventing further damage to the optic nerve by lowering intraocular pressure. Medical therapy plays an important role in the successful management of this condition. This article describes commonly used pharmacological agents, as well as newer classes of drugs such as topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, prostaglandin analogues and selective alpha2-adrenergic agonists. Use of these drugs in several clinically distinct angle closure syndromes and modes of presentation are discussed.
Dr. P.T.K. Chew, Department of Ophthalmology, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074, Singapore. ophchew@nuh.edu.sg
Classification:
9.3 Primary angle closure glaucomas (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas)
11.1 General management, indication (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)
