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ReviewIndian journal of ophthalmology2026

Prostaglandin analog therapy challenges and innovation in glaucoma therapeutics.

Madhu Nath, Kamare Alam, Nabanita Halder, Tanuj Dada, Velpandian Thirumurthy

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Review in Indian journal of ophthalmology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Madhu NathOcular Pharmacology and Pharmacy Division, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Kamare AlamOcular Pharmacology and Pharmacy Division, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Nabanita HalderOcular Pharmacology and Pharmacy Division, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Tanuj DadaGlaucoma and Neuro-Ophthalmology Unit, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Velpandian ThirumurthyOcular Pharmacology and Pharmacy Division, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Glaucoma management primarily relies on prostaglandin analogs (PGAs) for effective intraocular pressure reduction. However, chronic PGA use frequently leads to ocular and periocular side effects such as conjunctival hyperemia, eyelash growth, and irreversible iris pigmentation, significantly affecting patient compliance and quality of life. These adverse effects are driven by molecular mechanisms involving receptor-mediated signaling and modulation of the extracellular matrix, with varying severities depending on the specific PGA and the presence of preservatives. Such side effects significantly impact patient compliance and quality of life, necessitating a comprehensive understanding and alternative treatment strategies. This review explores non-PGA alternatives, such as Rho kinase inhibitors, adenosine receptor agonists, and EP2/EP3 receptor agonists, which offer distinct mechanisms of action and potentially improved tolerability profiles. Future directions highlight the importance of personalized medicine, leveraging genetic insights to tailor treatments and minimize adverse reactions.

Indexed as

Antihypertensive AgentsGlaucomaIntraocular PressureProstaglandins, SyntheticHumansAntihypertensive AgentsProstaglandins, SyntheticAdverse effectsaqueous humor dynamicsglaucomaprostaglandin analogsprostanoid receptorstherapeutics

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PMID41739115
PMCPMC13002022

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