Question

A 65-year-old is found to have elevated intraocular pressure and optic disc cupping consistent with primary open-angle glaucoma. Which is the recommended first-line medical therapy

Accepted Answer

Topical prostaglandin analogue e.g. latanoprost

Answer

Oral acetazolamide

Answer

Topical beta-blocker

Answer

Laser peripheral iridotomy

Answer

No treatment needed until vision loss

Practice question

A 65-year-old is found to have elevated intraocular pressure and optic disc cupping consistent with primary open-angle glaucoma. Which is the recommended first-line medical therapy