Minimizing the systemic effects of glaucoma medications.
Glaucoma accounts for over 3 million office treatment visits annually. While effective, all antiglaucoma drugs, both topical and systemic, have potential and sometimes fatal side effects. Knowledge of the systemic sequelae can prompt early recognition and appropriate adjustment of treatment. Simple preventive measures can be offered to patients which will reduce their chance of systemic absorption of ocularly applied drugs.
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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.
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