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[Medical treatment of glaucoma]
J García Sánchez1, J García Feijoó
1Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Hospital Clínico de San Carlos, Madrid.
Purpose:
this review aims to establish the easiest possible diagram to aid the ophthalmologist in the management of the numerous antiglaucomatous agents that have been increasing our therapeutic group.
Method:
we have analyzed the indications, advantages and inconveniences of the medical treatment successively and have reviewed the criteria used to choose a specific drug based on glaucoma severity, general clinical history of the patient, tolerance, local and general adverse effects.
Results:
finally, we have also considered the ease of compliance, validity of associations and influence of these factors in the patient's quality of life.
Conclusions:
the final therapeutic outline is really an index that aims to facilitate a correct use standard.