This makes early diagnosis and treatment important to protect your sight. They come in the form of eyedrops and pills. Some cause the eye to make less fluid. Others lower pressure by helping fluid drain from the eye. Glaucoma drugs may be taken several times a day.
Most people have no problems.
However, some medicines can cause headaches or have side effects which affect other parts of the body. Drops may cause stinging, burning, and redness in the eye. Ask your eye care professional to show you how to put the drops into your eye. In addition, tell your eye care professional about other medications you may be taking before you begin glaucoma treatment. Many drugs are available to treat glaucoma.