Beyond the Dusty Fog: Local Eye Drop Therapy and Potentially New
Treatment Alternatives in Pseudoexfoliative Glaucoma
Marco Zeppieri,
Mutali Musa
Abstract:Pseudoexfoliative glaucoma (PEG) is a type of secondary open-angle glaucoma
characterized by the accumulation of whitish-gray material on the trabecular meshwork
and lens, leading to an increase in intraocular pressure (IOP) and optic nerve damage. Local eye drop therapy is one of the first-line treatments for PEG, which include prostaglandin analogues, beta-blockers, and alpha-adrenergic agonists to lower IOP. New treatments
beyond conventional techniques, however, are constantly being developed. One potentia… Show more
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