Treatment of Glaucoma with the Fixed Combination of Latanoprost 0.005% and Timolol 0.5%

Abstract

Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that affects a large number of people and potentially leads to permanent visual impairment. Currently, the first-line therapy is the use of topical medications in an attempt to control intraocular pressure levels and prevent further damage to ganglion cells. Over the decades, a number of agents have been introduced; most recently, the development of fixed combination therapies has signalled a new era in treating glaucoma. Although these formulations provide advantages in terms of convenience and increased quality of life, they are also associated with certain drawbacks. The novel fixed combination of latanoprost 0.005% and timolol 0.5% has been studied extensively, and overall this medication has proved effective in controlling symptoms and has become a viable option for the treatment of glaucoma.