[Medical treatment of glaucoma].

PURPOSE

this review aims to establish the easiest possible diagram to aid the ophthalmologist in the management of the numerous antiglaucomatous agents that have been increasing our therapeutic group.

METHOD

we have analyzed the indications, advantages and inconveniences of the medical treatment successively and have reviewed the criteria used to choose a specific drug based on glaucoma severity, general clinical history of the patient, tolerance, local and general adverse effects.

RESULTS

finally, we have also considered the ease of compliance, validity of associations and influence of these factors in the patient's quality of life.

CONCLUSIONS

the final therapeutic outline is really an index that aims to facilitate a correct use standard.