Ocular Pharmacology

Abstract

Medications are a common treatment for glaucoma. Pharmacologic agents include sympathomimetics, beta-blockers, miotics (direct acting and cholinesterase inhibitors), carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, and prostaglandin agonists. Other agents include hyperosmotic agents and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Members of the ophthalmic health-care team, with heightened attention to patient safety, prescribe, administer, monitor side effects, and educate patients on glaucoma medications.