Eyes

Question 1

What is Glaucoma?

Answer 1

Restricted drainage of aqueous humour leading to ocular hypertension

Question 2

What is glaucoma treated with?

Answer 2

Topical prostaglandin analogues:
- Latanaoprost, tafluprost, travoprost, bimatoprost

Question 3

Second line glaucoma treatment

Answer 3

Try another prostaglandin analogue

Question 4

Third Line Glaucoma treatment if prostaglandin analogues don’t work?

Answer 4

Topical beta blocker - timolol, betazolol, levonunolol

Question 5

Fourth line glaucoma treatment (if beta blocker unsuccessful)

Answer 5

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
- Brinzolamide
- Dorzolamide

Question 6

Fifth Line Glaucoma Treatment

Answer 6

Brimonidine or Pilocarpine