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The treatment of Glaucoma is to reduce the eye pressure (IOP). Eye drops and surgery would be effective for this purpose.
Glaucoma medications are either oral or topical. Topical medications such as eye drops, eye ointments, or inserts work to reduce IOP either by increasing the outflow of fluid from the eye or by reducing the amount of fluid produced by the eye. These include:
- Miotics increase the outflow of fluid. These include Isopto® Carpine, Ocusert®, Pilocar®, and Pilopine®.
- Epinephrines increase the outflow of fluid. These include Epifrin® and Propine®.
- Beta-blockers reduce the amount of fluid. These include Betagan®, Betimol®, Betoptic®, Ocupress®, Optipranalol®, and Timoptic®.
What else can I help you with?
Is acupuncture a viable treatment for Bell's Palsy?
There are no conclusive reputable studies that show that acupuncture is a viable treatment ofr Bell's Palsy.
What is the glaucoma treatment?
Glaucoma treatment includes pills, eye drops, laser surgery, traditional surgery or a mixer of these methods. The purpose is to prevent loss of vision.
Where can I find more information on glaucoma treatment?
To find information on glaucoma treatment one could make an appointment with a doctor or look for information available in various medical online sites such as WebMD or MayoClinic. There is also a foundation for glaucoma that has a website.
What Chinese medical treatment involves needles?
acupuncture and moxibustion
Can glaucoma be treated without a doctor?
The objective of glaucoma treatment is usually to decrease IOP. When glaucoma is diagnosed, drugs, typically given as eye drops, are usually tried before surgery.
How are acupressure and acupuncture different?
In acupressure, the same points on the body are used as in acupuncture, but are stimulated with finger pressure instead of needles.
What is a treatment that uses needles to relieve pain?
It is called Accupuncter.
Can you swim after acupuncture?
I don't see any reason why would not swim after acupuncture treatment. Swimming is good for you health and physical condition, go for it!
What laser is used to treat closed-angle glaucoma?
Glaucoma laser treatment is used when there is a history of worsening glaucoma because topical solutions have not worked. Medicated eye drops are used to reduce eye pressure, but when the results are not sufficient laser treatment is the alternative.
Are there any medical facilities that provide marijuana treatment for glaucoma?
There are many medical facilities that provide medical marijuana treatment for glaucoma. Almost all of these medical facilities are located in the state of California where medical marijuana is legal.
What has the author Priestly Smith written?
Priestly Smith has written: 'On the pathology and treatment of glaucoma'
What action does medical marijuana have on glaucoma?
The herb has also been shown to reduce intra-ocular pressure in the eye by as much as 45%, a beneficial action in the treatment for glaucoma.
