RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 43
SP 14
OP 17
DO 10.1177/155989771443007
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/43/14.abstract
AB Intraocular pressure (IOP) is part of the pathogenesis of glaucoma. This article discusses treatment and management options for patients who are progressing at low levels of IOP, glaucoma medication, neuroprotective agents to preserve retinal ganglion cells, argon laser trabeculoplasty, prophylactic laser peripheral iridotomy, incisional glaucoma surgery, as well as minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.