How Glaucoma is Treated
At the present time all FDA approved glaucoma treatments aim to lower IOP. However, modern research has discovered a number of mechanisms other than elevated IOP that may contribute to loss of vision from glaucoma.
At the present time all FDA approved glaucoma treatments aim to lower IOP. However, modern research has discovered a number of mechanisms other than elevated IOP that may contribute to loss of vision from glaucoma.
Multiple studies have looked into its effect on both chronic open angle glaucoma as well as normal tension glaucoma. The evidence suggests that its use may slow visual field loss.