Medical Treatment of Glaucoma

This book provides comprehensive information on current medications for glaucoma. From
anatomy and physiology of glaucoma related ocular structure to the current mechanism
theories and evaluation techniques of glaucoma, our understanding of glaucoma has been
considerably improved in the last three decades. A large number of medications have been
developed for the treatment of glaucoma, whose pharmacological information and data on
efficacy and safety will be introduced in detail in this book. Practical guidelines for different
type of glaucoma and specific patients, and pharmaceutical agents combined usage are
concise and credible. The other chapters on patient managements and updates on glaucoma
guidelines add useful and practical information to the book. New experimental and clinical
investigations are promising and may develop new therapeutic targets for treatment of
glaucoma in future. The primary target audience for this book is practicing ophthalmologists
and ophthalmologists in training. Other healthcare professionals who need information about
medical treatment for glaucoma may also find this book valuable. We will provide both
evidence-based information and clinical experience on antiglaucoma medications, and guide the
clinician on how to use them for the patient’s maximal benefit.