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2. Glaucoma medication - Wikipedia

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   Glaucoma medication is divided into groups based on chemical structure and pharmacologic action. The goal of currently available glaucoma therapy is to preserve visual function by lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients that have an increased intraocular pressure.

3. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor - Wikipedia

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   Acetazolamide is an inhibitor of carbonic anhydrase.It is used for glaucoma, epilepsy (rarely), idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and altitude sickness. For the reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP), acetazolamide inactivates carbonic anhydrase and interferes with the sodium pump, which decreases aqueous humor formation and thus lowers IOP.

4. Acetazolamide - Wikipedia

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   Acetazolamide, sold under the trade name Diamox among others, is a medication used to treat glaucoma, epilepsy, acute mountain sickness, periodic paralysis, idiopathic intracranial hypertension (raised brain pressure of unclear cause), heart failure and to alkalinize urine.

5. Glaucoma - Wikipedia

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   There are different types of glaucoma, but the most common are called open-angle glaucoma and closed-angle glaucoma. [7] Inside the eye, a liquid called aqueous humor helps to maintain shape and provides nutrients. The aqueous humor normally drains through the trabecular meshwork. In open-angle glaucoma, the draining is impeded, causing the ...

6. Category:Ophthalmology drugs - Wikipedia

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   Pages in category "Ophthalmology drugs" The following 118 pages are in this category, out of 118 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Aceclidine;

7. Ophthalmic drug administration - Wikipedia

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   Topical formulations are used to combat a multitude of diseased states of the eye. These states may include bacterial infections, eye injury, glaucoma, and dry eye. [1] However, there are many challenges associated with topical delivery of drugs to the cornea of the eye.