There has been an accumulation of evidence in recent years to demonstrate that surgical
treatment is more effective than eyedrops at lowering intraocular pressure and preserving …

Older drugs for glaucoma reduce intra-ocular pressure, but often have unpleasant adverse
effects. They still have a role in therapy, but there are now newer drugs which overcome …

The safety profile of the different glaucoma medications is an important issue when initiating
therapy in glaucomatous patients. The decision on which medication to prescribe depends …

primary surgical approach. This concern about a potential poor result, allied with traditional
teaching, will prevent a sudden shift from initial medical therapy to initial surgery. A gradual …

Background: The management of glaucoma has been changed in the past decade by the
introduction of new drugs. The impact of these changes on clinical care of patients was …

The compliance with treatment of 168 patients with chronic open-angle glaucoma was
studied. 42% of the patients missed at least some of their medication. Patients were more …

As one entering his second decade in the care of glaucoma patients, and as one involved in
glaucoma research, it seems a reasonable time to ask how effective our therapeutic …

Chronic open angle glaucoma is asymptomatic and generally detected by optometrists. It is
increasingly common with age affecting about 5% of those over 65 and is responsible for …

Background Ongoing demographic changes in Europe are heightening the importance of
adequate treatment for glaucoma, a disorder that is markedly more common in the elderly …

Purpose: To summarize current practice styles and patterns associated with glaucoma
management in ophthalmologists of Australia and New Zealand as derived from a survey …