10 Treatments of Glaucoma

4. Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors are diuretics that may be prescribed topically or orally. They can be used alone or in combination with other glaucoma medications. Inhibitors decrease fluid pressure by changing the electrolyte and PH levels in the eye and increasing urination. The leading side effects are changes in taste or a bitter aftertaste, fatigue, headache, blurred vision, abdominal pain, or digestive upset, including nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.