Pharmacotherapy of glaucoma: evidence-based approaches to the therapy choice
To maintain visual function in glaucoma patients intraocular pressure-lowering therapy is applied. The article deals with the choice of so-called 'target' intraocular pressure and problems of timing and rational intensification of therapy aimed at the prevention of disease progression. The author discusses intraocular pressure-lowering effects of the first-choice glaucoma drugs and additional benefits from the add-on therapies.