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ReviewIndian journal of ophthalmology2022

Newer advances in medical management of glaucoma.

Neethu Mohan, Arup Chakrabarti, Nazneen Nazm, Rajvi Mehta, Deepak P Edward

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Review in Indian journal of ophthalmology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 36 papers.

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36 citing papers in PubMed.

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  17. Interplay Between Ocular Ischemia and Glaucoma: An Update.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Neethu MohanDepartment of Glaucoma, Aravind Eye Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Arup ChakrabartiDepartment of Glaucoma, Chakrabarti Eye Care Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
Nazneen NazmDepartment of Ophthalmology, ESI-PGIMSR, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Rajvi MehtaDepartment of Glaucoma, Duke Eye Centre, Durham, NC, USA.
Deepak P EdwardDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The burden of irreversible vision loss from Glaucoma continues to rise. While the disease pathogenesis is not well understood, intraocular pressure (IOP) is the only modifiable risk factor identified to prevent glaucomatous vision loss. Medical management remains the first-line of treatment in most adult glaucomas and the evolution of medical therapy for glaucoma has followed an exponential curve. This review tracks the rapid development of new medications and drug delivery systems in the recent years. Introduction of Rho kinase inhibitors with an entirely new mechanism of action from that of the currently used anti glaucoma medications has been a significant milestone. Latanoprostene Bunod is a novel, single molecule which provides two active metabolites that work through two different pathways for reducing intra ocular pressure. Bimatoprost implants and travoprost punctum plugs attempt to ease chronic medication use in glaucoma patients. Nanotechnology is an evolving route of drug delivery. Role of cannabinoids in medical management of glaucoma remain equivocal. The relatively short term effect on IOP, the risks of developing tolerance and side effects impacting patients' neurocognitive health greatly outweigh the potential benefit. Research on Latrunculin B, Adenosine receptor agonists, Specific gene silencing and Stem cell therapy are poised to make an impact on glaucoma treatment. While there is some evidence to support the role of Brimonidine in neuroprotection, further research is needed to clarify the role of Memantine and Neurotrophins. Evidence for benefit from dietary supplementation with Alpha lipoic acid, Forskolin , and Ginko Biloba is limited.

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Antihypertensive AgentsGlaucomaBimatoprostHumansIntraocular PressureTonometry, OcularAntihypertensive AgentsBimatoprostAdenosine receptor agonistsbimatroprost ringcannabinoidsdrug delivery systemsglaucomalatanoprostene bunodlatrunculinsliposomesmedical managementnano particlesprostaglandin analoguepunctal plugrho kinase inhibitorssurgical implantssustained release

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PMCPMC9359258

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