Patient's question:
A colleague has developed glaucoma and hasn't been working for a while. We are quite concerned about him. How can glaucoma be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
In the absolute stage of glaucoma, persistent high intraocular pressure leads to the failure of the corneal endothelial barrier function, resulting in bullous keratopathy. Glaucoma is best treated initially with medication, using acetazolamide, timolol maleate eye drops, and pilocarpine eye drops for treatment. If intraocular pressure cannot be controlled even at the maximum medication dosage, surgical treatment can be considered.