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  • Title: [Medical treatment of glaucoma].
    Author: García Sánchez J, García Feijoó J.
    Journal: Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol; 2000 Jan; 75(1):11-20. PubMed ID: 11151107.
    Abstract:
    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.
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