Every once in a while, you will get this question… “Can I just smoke marijuana to treat my glaucoma?” Many patients have heard somewhere along the way that marijuana can be an effective treatment for elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) or glaucoma. And a lot of patients aren’t afraid to ask if you can prescribe it for them. So, does it really work?
The Truth About Marijuana for the Treatment of Glaucoma
Posted by
Amanda Dexter on October 28, 2019 at 12:29 PM
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Topics: Glaucoma, Glaucoma Medications
Everything You Need to Know About Oral Glaucoma Medications
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Amanda Dexter on October 7, 2019 at 9:09 AM
Systemic medications for intraocular pressure (IOP) control are typically reserved for cases in which a significant temporary drop in IOP is required that cannot be achieved by any other means.
Oral preparations are most commonly used in cases of acute angle-closure glaucoma or surrounding intraocular surgery, in which substantial pressure spikes may arise.
Because these medications are not as often prescribed as our work-horse topical medications, we’ve put together a quick review of everything you need to know about oral glaucoma drugs in case you are in a situation where these are needed.
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New Kids on the Block: 4 Topical Glaucoma Medications
Posted by
Amanda Dexter on September 30, 2019 at 6:29 PM
Glaucoma management has become a very hot topic in the past couple of years with the approval of several new topical ophthalmic medications, the advances in glaucoma surgical procedures, and the many new treatments that are still in the pipeline!
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Topics: Glaucoma, Glaucoma Medications
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