Glaucoma

Glaucoma Medications

Objectives: Upon completion of this conference the resident/student should have an understanding of the principles guiding the use ofglaucoma medications and should be able to

  • List the classes of glaucoma medications, their mechanisms and their side effects
  • Describe the approach to medical management of the patient with
    • Open Angle Glaucoma
    • Angle Closure Glaucoma
    • Pregnancy and Nursing
  • Describe the role that compliance problems plays in the treatment of glaucoma

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