Understanding Glaucoma Medications: A Comprehensive Overview

This course provides a comprehensive overview of glaucoma medications, including their mechanisms of action, classifications, efficacy, side effects, and patient-specific considerations, with a focus on individualized treatment planning and shared decision-making to optimize patient outcomes.

Target Audience

Eye care professionals (optometrist, ophthalmology, etc.)

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the primary classifications of glaucoma medications and their mechanisms of action.
  • Evaluate the efficacy, side effects, and clinical considerations associated with each medication class.
  • Discuss factors that influence medication selection, including patient-specific needs, comorbidities, and adherence challenges.
  • Recognize the role of preservative-free and combination therapies in managing glaucoma.
  • Apply shared decision-making strategies to enhance patient education and improve
    treatment compliance.

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Optometry Credit (ARBO/COPE)
Course opens: 
12/01/2025
Course expires: 
09/10/2028
Cost:
$0.00
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This course provides a comprehensive overview of glaucoma medications, including their mechanisms of action, classifications, efficacy, side effects, and patient-specific considerations, with a focus on individualized treatment planning and shared decision-making to optimize patient outcomes.

Salwa Aziz, MD, MPH

Woo U is a 501-c3 non-profit organization committed to providing high quality continuing education to eye care professionals around the world.

COPE 
 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Optometry Credit (ARBO/COPE)

Price

Cost:
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