Prevention of Open-angle glaucoma

Prevention of Open-angle glaucoma:

Methods of prevention of Open-angle glaucoma mentioned in various sources includes those listed below. This prevention information is gathered from various sources, and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Open-angle glaucoma.

• Early detection
• Regular eye examinations
• Prompt treatment

Clinical Trials for Open-angle glaucoma

Some of the clinical trials for Open-angle glaucoma include:

• Autoimmune Dysregulation in Pigmentary Glaucoma - This study is not yet open for patient recruitment (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Pigment Dispersion Syndrome With and Without Glaucoma - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Corneal Versus Conjunctival Delivery Using a Delivery Device - This study is not yet open for patient recruitment (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Xalatan
• SOLX Titanium Sapphire Laser for Trabeculoplasty - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Determinants of Compliance With Glaucoma Therapy - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• A Phase III Study of Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.15% in Patients With Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution
• more clinical trials...»

Latest Treatments for Open-angle glaucoma

Some of the more recent treatments for Open-angle glaucoma include:

• Laser iridotomy
• Hyperosmotic agents
• Glycerin
• Oral isosorbide dinitrate
• Carbonic anhydrase inhibition
• more treatments...»

Treatments for Open-angle glaucoma

Treatments to consider for Open-angle glaucoma may include:

• Eye drops
• Medications
• Beta blockers
• Beta blocker eyedrops
• Miotic drugs - reduce the size of the pupil of the eye
• Laser trabeculoplasty - a form of laser eye surgery
• more treatments...»

Prevention Claims: Open-angle glaucoma

Information on prevention of Open-angle glaucoma comes from many sources. There are some sources that claim preventive benefits for many different diseases for various products. We may present such information in the hope that it may be useful, however, in some cases claims of Open-angle glaucoma prevention may be dubious, invalid, or not recognized in mainstream medicine. Please discuss any treatment, discontinuation of treatment, or change of treatment plans with your doctor or professional medical specialist.

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