Patient's question:
A few weeks ago, I went to the hospital for a detailed and thorough examination due to eye problems. The examination results showed glaucoma. The doctor prescribed many medications, but I would like to consult a few things. Are there many medications that cannot be used?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of glaucoma includes three aspects: medication, laser, and surgery. In terms of medication, there are actually many categories of glaucoma drugs. Currently, there are five major categories that are widely understood, and they are quite specialized. However, it is important to note that the principles of medication for glaucoma need to be known. First, the medication must be safe. If the medication is not safe, there will definitely be problems when using it. It must be tolerable, meaning that after the glaucoma medication is applied, the patient is willing to use it long-term. If it is not this type of medication, it cannot be the first choice. It must be effective. Because only when the medication is effective can it achieve the goal of treatment and maintain one's visual function.