10 Treatments of Glaucoma

An estimated 80 million people worldwide have glaucoma, a medical condition that causes damage to the optic nerve and eventually irreversible blindness. It has few or no symptoms in the early stages, when the pressure inside the eye begins to increase and cause damage.

Glaucoma can be present at birth or develop later in life. Some types are caused by injury. Regular screening is an important step in catching glaucoma early, especially for people who have a family history of the condition. While treatment cannot cure glaucoma or repair vision damage, it can prevent or slow further prgression.

1. Prostaglandins

Prostaglandin analogues are eye fluid pressure-reducing medication. They're the primary treatment for glaucoma. They work by increasing the fluid drainage inside the eye to reduce pressure and are often combined with other treatments.

Using prostaglandins may cause darkening of the iris, especially in people with hazel or light brown eyes. This effect is usually permanent.