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Glaucoma

Glaucoma is an eye condition that can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss. It often develops without clear early symptoms, while acute angle-closure glaucoma can cause sudden pain, redness and blurred vision.

Diamox

Acetazolamide

250mg

Acetazolamide tablets for glaucoma and altitude sickness. It reduces fluid buildup in the eye and brain by blocking a carbonic anhydrase enzyme.

From$0.54/ tabletView

Azopt

Brinzolamide

1%

Brinzolamide eye drops for glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It reduces the production of fluid inside the eye, lowering pressure.

From$37.00/ bottleView

Key points

  • Open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma are the two main forms of the condition.
  • Eye tests can identify glaucoma before it causes noticeable changes in vision.
  • Eye pressure may be raised in glaucoma, although the condition can also occur with normal pressure.

Medicines listed for Glaucoma

The products listed for glaucoma contain Acetazolamide and Brinzolamide. Both belong to the carbonic anhydrase inhibitor class, which is used to lower pressure within the eye.

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