Although most cases of neovascular glaucoma are refractory to long-term pharmacological treatment, a drug such as acetazolamide can be used as a temporizing measure while the physician plans a more definitive
Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is the most common form in the Acetazolamide helps to reduce increased eye pressure (glaucoma)
Chronic non-congestive angle closure glaucoma (long-term use is contraindicated as it may
In patients with predisposing factors, acute angle closure can be triggered by various classes of medications including adrenergic agonists, anticholinergics, cholinergics
AcetaZOLAMIDE should be used as an adjunct to the usual therapy
Peripheral vision is decreased as the visual field progressively diminishes
It has usually been found that a dosage in excess of 1 g per 24
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Glaucoma: For open-angle glaucoma, the usual dose is 250 mg tablets up to four times a day, or 500 mg extended release capsule twice per day
It has usually been found that a dosage in excess of 1 g per 24
1)Angle-Recession: Angle recession glaucoma usually present with late onset increase in IOP caused by fibrosis, degeneration and atrophy of the trabecular meshwork and the canal of Schlemn
Oral agents, such as acetazolamide and methazolamide, primarily are used only for the treatment of refractory POAG and secondary glaucomas because they have increased systemic adverse effects
Patient compliance, adherence and persistence with therapy play a vital role in improved outcomes by reducing morbidity and the economic consequences that are associated with disease progression
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Surgical procedures such as iridotomy, phacoemulsification, or iridoplasty can then be considered