Glaucoma Articles A-Z

Glaucoma Treatment

As this eMedTV article explains, treatment for glaucoma (such as medications, surgery, and laser surgery) should be administered as soon as possible to avoid more serious vision complications. This page takes a look at these treatment options.

Glaucoma Treatments

Glaucoma Types

Glaucome

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that affect the optic nerve. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes common features of these diseases and explains what treatment options are available. Glaucome is a common misspelling of glaucoma.

Glocoma

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. This page from the eMedTV library lists characteristics of glaucoma and explains who is at a higher risk for developing the eye disease. Glocoma is a common misspelling of glaucoma.

Gloucoma

Glaucoma is a term used to describe a group of eye diseases that share certain features. This eMedTV segment describes some of these common features and lists risk factors for glaucoma. Gloucoma is a common misspelling of glaucoma.

Gluacoma

Glaucoma is a group of diseases characterized by high pressure within the eye and optic nerve damage. This eMedTV article describes other features and lists possible symptoms of glaucoma. Gluacoma is a common misspelling of glaucoma.

Glucoma

Glaucoma is the name for a group of eye diseases that share certain features. This eMedTV Web page lists some of these common features and describes various treatment options that are available. Glucoma is a common misspelling of glaucoma.

Glycoma

There is currently no cure for glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness in the United States. This eMedTV resource describes the eye disease in more detail and explains how the condition can be controlled. Glycoma is a common misspelling of glaucoma.

Isatol

Istalol is a prescription eye drop used to treat high eye pressure and open angle glaucoma in adults. This eMedTV page discusses Istalol, including information on how it works and potential side effects. Isatol is a common misspelling of Istalol.

Istalol

Istalol is a prescription eye drop used to reduce eye pressure in people with certain eye conditions. This eMedTV page explains how the drug works, describes possible uses, offers general dosing guidelines, and lists some potential side effects.

Istalol Dosage

This eMedTV article explains that for treating glaucoma or high eye pressure, the standard dosage of Istalol is one drop in the affected eye once daily. This page discusses dosing in more detail and offers important tips for using the eye drop.

Istalol Drug Interactions

Epinephrine, digoxin, and reserpine are among the drugs that can interfere with Istalol. This eMedTV Web resource outlines other medications that can cause drug interactions with Istalol and describes the potentially serious problems that may occur.

Istalol Eye Drops

Istalol eye drops may be prescribed to relieve high eye pressure or chronic open angle glaucoma. This eMedTV Web resource takes a further look at how Istalol works, lists possible side effects, and provides some general precautions to be aware of.

Istalol Side Effects

Common side effects of Istalol include temporary eye burning or stinging, blurred vision, and headaches. This eMedTV Web page lists other possible side effects of the eye drops and explains which side effects require immediate medical attention.

Istalol Uses

Istalol is a medication that lowers eye pressure in adults with high eye pressure or open angle glaucoma. This eMedTV Web segment explores uses the uses of Istalol in more detail and explains whether the drug is used off-label for other conditions.

Istalol Warnings and Precautions

You may not be able to safely use Istalol if you have certain medical conditions, such as asthma. This eMedTV article further outlines other important warnings and precautions with Istalol, including what to discuss with your doctor.

Lumigan

Lumigan is a prescription eye drop used to reduce eye pressure in people with certain eye conditions. This eMedTV segment explains how Lumigan works, offers general dosing guidelines for the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Lumigan and Breastfeeding

It is not known whether Lumigan (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) is safe for breastfeeding women. This eMedTV Web page discusses the safety of Lumigan and breastfeeding, and explores whether the medication passes through breast milk.

Lumigan and Pregnancy

It is not known whether Lumigan (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) is safe for use during pregnancy. This eMedTV segment offers more information on Lumigan and pregnancy, and explores the potential risks of using the drug while you are pregnant.

Lumigan Dosage

The suggested Lumigan dosage is one drop into the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening. This part of the eMedTV library discusses Lumigan dosing in more detail and includes a list of important precautions and tips for using the eye drop.

Lumigan Drug Interactions

Other eye drops can interact negatively with Lumigan. As this article from the eMedTV Web site explains, Lumigan drug interactions can reduce the effectiveness of the eye drop or cause a precipitate to form over the eye.

Lumigan Eye Drops

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses Lumigan eye drops. Information includes its uses, side effects, dosing, drug interactions, warnings, and precautions.

Lumigan Overdose

A Lumigan (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) overdose may cause any of the usual side effects of the drug. This eMedTV resource further explores the possible effects of a Lumigan overdose and explains what treatment options are available.

Lumigan Side Effects

A few common Lumigan side effects include eye discharge, vision changes, and darkening of the iris. This page on the eMedTV Web site lists other possible side effects of Lumigan and explains which side effects require immediate medical attention.

Lumigan Uses

Lumigan is used for lowering eye pressure in people with high eye pressure or open angle glaucoma. This eMedTV Web page explores Lumigan uses in more detail and explains whether the drug is used off-label for other conditions.

Lumigan Warnings and Precautions

If you are pregnant, let your doctor know before using Lumigan. This eMedTV article lists other conditions to tell your doctor about before using Lumigan. Warnings and precautions on what side effects may occur with the drug are also listed here.

Open Angle Glaucoma

Open angle glaucoma (the most common type) is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. This eMedTV Web page describes this condition in detail, with information on possible symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and more.

OptiPranolol

OptiPranolol is a prescription drug used to lower eye pressure in people with high eye pressure or glaucoma. This eMedTV page explores the effects of this drug, explains when and how to use the eye drops, and discusses potential side effects.

OptiPranolol and Breastfeeding

The full risks of using OptiPranolol (metipranolol) while nursing are currently unknown. This eMedTV segment provides more information on breastfeeding and OptiPranolol, and explains whether this drug is likely to pass through breast milk.

OptiPranolol and Pregnancy

It is not known if OptiPranolol (metipranolol) is safe for use during pregnancy. This page from the eMedTV library offers a more in-depth look at pregnancy and OptiPranolol, and explains how this medication may affect a developing fetus.

OptiPranolol Dosage

There is only one standard dosage of OptiPranolol, regardless of the severity of your condition. As this eMedTV resource explains, the recommended starting dose for lowering eye pressure is one drop in the affected eye twice a day.

OptiPranolol Drug Information

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the prescription medication OptiPranolol. Information includes its uses, dosing, side effects, warnings, and possible drug interactions.

OptiPranolol Drug Interactions

Digoxin, reserpine, and certain other medicines may interact with OptiPranolol. As this eMedTV article explains, drug interactions could lead to serious complications such as dangerously low blood pressure, slow heart rate, and breathing problems.

OptiPranolol Overdose

Taking an overdose of OptiPranolol may lead to heart failure, low blood sugar, or slow heart rate. This eMedTV Web page explains what other problems may occur as a result of an overdose and lists various treatment options that are available.

OptiPranolol Side Effects

Temporary eye discomfort is the most common side effect reported with OptiPranolol. This eMedTV Web page lists other possible side effects of the drug, including potentially serious problems that should be reported to your doctor right away.

OptiPranolol Uses

OptiPranolol can help treat high eye pressure and open angle glaucoma. This article from the eMedTV site discusses the uses of OptiPranolol in more detail, describes how this drug works, and explains whether it is approved for use in children.

OptiPranolol Warnings and Precautions

You should not use OptiPranolol if you have asthma or a history of asthma. This eMedTV article contains other warnings and precautions for OptiPranolol, including more information on who should avoid this drug and possible side effects of the medicine.

Precautions and Warnings With Carteolol

Carteolol may cause problems in people with diabetes, as it could mask symptoms of low blood sugar. This eMedTV page offers more precautions and warnings with carteolol, including details on what side effects or complications may occur with this drug.

Side Effects of Carteolol

Common side effects of carteolol may include watery eyes, eye swelling, and eye irritation. As this eMedTV resource explains, while most side effects of the drug are mild, some -- like chest pain or depression -- may require immediate medical attention.

Temoptic

Timoptic is a prescription eye drop used to lower eye pressure in people with certain eye conditions. This eMedTV Web page discusses Timoptic uses in more detail and explains how this medication works. Temoptic is a common misspelling of Timoptic.

Timoptic

Timoptic is a prescription eye drop used to lower eye pressure in people with high eye pressure or glaucoma. This eMedTV segment describes this product in more detail, including how the medication works, possible side effects, and more.

Timoptic Dosage

For Timoptic-XE gel-forming solution, the recommended dose is one drop in each affected eye once daily. This eMedTV article also offers dosage recommendations for other forms of Timoptic and offers tips for using the eye drops.

Timoptic Drug Interactions

Clonidine, digoxin, and reserpine are some of the medicines that may cause drug interactions with Timoptic. This eMedTV page describes the potential effects of these interactions and lists other medicines that may cause an interaction.

Timoptic Medication Information

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the prescription drug Timoptic. Information includes its uses, dosing, side effects, warnings, and possible drug interactions.

Timoptic Side Effects

Common side effects of Timoptic include pink eye, headaches, and dizziness. This eMedTV page lists other possible side effects, including rare but possible side effects, as well as potentially serious problems that require medical attention.

Timoptic Uses

Timoptic is licensed to reduce eye pressure in people with open angle glaucoma or high eye pressure. This eMedTV article discusses the uses of Timoptic in more detail, describes how the drug works, and explains whether it may be used in children.

Timoptic Warnings and Precautions

You should not use Timoptic if you have asthma. This eMedTV article offers more information on who should not use this drug. Warnings and precautions on what side effects or complications may occur with Timoptic are also listed on this page.

Travatan

Travatan is a prescription eyedrop used to treat high eye pressure and open angle glaucoma. This eMedTV Web page describes the drug in more detail, explains how it works to lower eye pressure, and lists side effects reported with this medication.

Travatan and Breastfeeding

It is unclear whether Travatan (travoprost ophthalmic solution) is safe for use in breastfeeding women. This eMedTV segment further explores Travatan and breastfeeding, and explains whether the drug passes through breast milk.

Travatan and Pregnancy

The full risks of using Travatan (travoprost ophthalmic solution) during pregnancy are not currently known. This eMedTV page includes more information on Travatan and pregnancy, and explains what problems occurred when the drug was given to animals.

Travatan Dosage

There is only one standard Travatan dosage: one drop into the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening. This eMedTV article discusses Travatan dosing in more detail and also offers important information on how to safely use the prescription eyedrop.

Travatan Drug Interactions

If you use other eyedrops in combination with Travatan, drug interactions could occur. As this eMedTV segment explains, you should separate your Travatan dose and any other eyedrops by at least five minutes in order to prevent a drug interaction.

Travatan Eye Drops

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses Travatan eye drops. Information includes its uses, dosing, side effects, warnings, and drug interactions.

Travatan Overdose

Using Travatan (travoprost ophthalmic solution) more often than prescribed can cause a long-term overdose. This eMedTV resource explores the potential effects of a Travatan overdose and explains what treatment options are available.

Travatan Side Effects

Common Travatan side effects include vision changes, dry eyes, and eye itching. This eMedTV page describes other common side effects and also lists rare but potentially serious side effects of Travatan that should be reported to a doctor immediately.

Travatan Uses

Travatan uses, as this eMedTV page explains, are concerned with decreasing eye pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. This page covers Travatan uses in more detail, including how the drug works and possible off-label uses.

Travatan Warnings and Precautions

Travatan can cause a permanent darkening of the eyes. This page on the eMedTV Web site lists other potential side effects of Travatan. Warnings and precautions on who may not be suitable for using this prescription eyedrop are also included.

Treatments for Glaucoma

Types of Glaucoma

Open angle glaucoma and congenital glaucoma are just two of the many forms of this disease. This part of the eMedTV site provides an overview of the different types of glaucoma, with particular emphasis on open angle and angle closure glaucoma.

What Is Carteolol Used For?

Carteolol is approved for reducing eye pressure in people with high eye pressure or open angle glaucoma. This eMedTV article takes a closer look at the uses of carteolol, describes how the medication works, and talks about its use in children.

Xalatan

Xalatan is a prescription medicine licensed to reduce eye pressure caused by certain conditions. This eMedTV resource explains how the eye drops work, explores their effects, and explains when and how to use them.

Xalatan and Breastfeeding

It is not known whether Xalatan (latanoprost ophthalmic solution) is safe for breastfeeding women. This eMedTV page offers more information on Xalatan and breastfeeding, and explains whether the drug is likely to pass through breast milk.

Xalatan and Pregnancy

The full risks of using Xalatan (latanoprost ophthalmic solution) during pregnancy are not known. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at Xalatan and pregnancy, and explains what happened when the drug was given to pregnant animals.

Xalatan Dosage

The standard Xalatan dosage is one drop into the affected eye(s) once a day in the evening. This eMedTV resource offers more detailed Xalatan dosing guidelines, including tips on how to use the eye drop and safety information on the product.

Xalatan Drug Interactions

NSAID eye drops (and any other eye drops) can cause Xalatan drug interactions. This page from the eMedTV library lists other products that may interact with Xalatan. Drug interactions could potentially reduce the effectiveness of Xalatan.

Xalatan Eye Drops

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses Xalatan eye drops. Information includes its uses, side effects, warnings, dosing, and possible drug interactions.

Xalatan Overdose

Although a Xalatan (latanoprost ophthalmic solution) overdose seems likely, it is possible. This part of the eMedTV site explores the potential effects of a Xalatan overdose and explains what treatment options are available for an overdose.

Xalatan Side Effects

Some of the common side effects of Xalatan include itching, burning, and stinging. This eMedTV segment explores the severity of these Xalatan side effects and lists other side effects that may occur, including rare but potentially serious problems.

Xalatan Uses

Xalatan is used for treating high eye pressure in people with ocular hypertension or open angle glaucoma. This eMedTV Web page covers Xalatan uses in more detail and explains whether the medication is suitable for use in children.

Xalatan Warnings and Precautions

Some people may notice that Xalatan changes the color of their eyes. This eMedTV Web page lists other side effects or complications that may occur with Xalatan. Warnings and precautions on who should not use this eye drop are also included here.

Zalatan

Xalatan is an eye drop that can be prescribed to lower eye pressure in people with certain eye conditions. This eMedTV segment explains how Xalatan works and describes the effects of the medication. Zalatan is a common misspelling of Xalatan.

Zalatan Side Affects

Burning, blurry vision, and eye color changes are some of the most commonly reported Xalatan side effects. This eMedTV page lists other side effects that may occur with Xalatan. Zalatan side affects is a common misspelling of Xalatan side effects.