According to this study, a calcium antagonist, nilvadipine, taken orally, may decrease the rate of mean deviation depression over time in patients with glaucoma.Further studies are needed for confirmation and to determine if benefits outweigh risks.
Theoretically calcium antagonists would increase bloodflow of optic nerve vasculature.
Glaucoma is a range of diseases that are capable of damaging the eye's optic nerve. If not treated in time, it can cause permanent damage to the optic nerve, loss of vision and subsequently, blindness.Glaucoma can be treated by medicines, laser trabeculoplasty, conventional surgery, or a combination of any of these.And the best way to prevent it is having a regular eye check up with an ophthalmologist.Visit here to know more http://asiasbesthospitals.com/story_1408.html
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