Senses-L01-Eye-(B)-POAG Tx

What is the first-line therapy for POAG

Topical medications to decrease intraocular pressure.

What are the categories of medications used to treat POAG

Prostaglandins, adrenergic agonists, beta blockers, and carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

What is the target reduction of intraocular pressure in POAG treatment

30% reduction from baseline, ideally less than 21 mmHg.

What are the surgical treatment options for POAG

Trabeculectomy, drainage implant surgery, and cyclophotocoagulation (CPC).

When is surgery indicated for POAG

When glaucomatous optic neuropathy worsens despite maximum tolerated medical therapy.

What are some minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) techniques

Deep sclerectomy, Trabectome®, iStent implant®, Xen® Gel Implant, and Kahook dual blade®.

What laser therapies can be used for POAG

Argon laser trabeculoplasty (ALT), selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), and micropulse diode laser trabeculoplasty (MDLT).

When is laser therapy indicated in POAG

When patients are noncompliant with medications or need further intraocular pressure reduction.

What is the purpose of POAG treatments

To increase aqueous outflow and lower intraocular pressure.

What are beta-adrenergic blockers used for in POAG treatment

Lowering intraocular pressure by reducing aqueous humor production.

What is an example of a prostaglandin analog used in POAG treatment

Latanoprost, bimatoprost, or travoprost.

What is an example of a beta-blocker/carbonic anhydrase inhibitor combination

Dorzolamide/timolol.

What medication class does brimonidine belong to

Adrenergic agonists.

What are hyperosmotic agents used for in POAG

Reducing intraocular pressure in acute settings.