Treatment

Question 1

Primary open angle glaucoma (2)

Answer 1

• Prostaglandin analogue

- 2nd line: topical beta blocker

Question 2

Normal PG used for primary open angle glaucoma

Answer 2

latanoprost drops OD

Question 3

Normal topical beta blocker for primary open angle glaucoma

Answer 3

Timotol

Question 4

2 treatments used if PA analogue/topical beta blocker not working

Answer 4

• 3rd line: carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
• 4th line: Replace
  CA inhibitor with alpha-adrenergic agonist

Question 5

What carbonic anhydrase inhibitor is normally used for primary open angle glaucoma?

Answer 5

Brinzolamide

Question 6

What alpha adrenergic agonist is normally used for primary open angle glaucoma?

Answer 6

Brimonidine