Advancements in antiglaucoma medications: A comprehensive review

Abstract

Abstract Glaucoma is a common ocular condition that has permanent effects and is a serious threat to everyone’s vision health. The course of the disease is still significantly influenced by increased intraocular pressure (IOP), also known as eye pressure. This emphasizes the significance of effective use of medications to treat this illness. Significant progress has been made in the development of glaucoma medications over time. There are several different ways to lower IOP using these drugs. This in-depth analysis examines the evolving field of pharmacological glaucoma treatments, covering a range of drug classes including beta-blockers, prostaglandin analogs, alpha agonists, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, and rho kinase inhibitors. The mode of action, clinical effectiveness, and safety issues of each drug category are studied.