Abstract

Glaucoma is a frequent cause of blindness in the elderly. It is defined as a neuropathy of the optic nerve for which the main risk factor is an elevated intraocular pressure. The management of glaucoma is described with an emphasis on diagnostic procedure and on the topical drug treatment. The potential side effects of these drugs are discussed from the geriatric point of view.

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