Head & Neck | Anti-Glaucoma Drugs

🎙️ Episode Description: Anti-Glaucoma Drugs – From Pressure to Precision In this vision-saving episode of PodBites, Zainab Sheikh and Ayah Abu Jamea guide you through the high-stakes world of glaucoma pharmacology—where every drop matters. From understanding how aqueous humor flows (or doesn’t) to managing chronic open-angle and emergent angle-closure glaucoma, this episode breaks down six major drug classes used to lower intraocular pressure. Expect crystal-clear mechanisms, clinical pearls, and laugh-out-loud mnemonics—plus, patient cases that challenge your reasoning and prep you for real-world application. 💡 Key Highlights: ✔️ Prostaglandin analogues – first-line, lash-growing, iris-darkening favorites ✔️ Beta blockers – effective but not friendly to lungs or slow hearts ✔️ Alpha-agonists – dual action with a side of red itchy eyes ✔️ CAIs – effective but sulfa-sensitive ✔️ Cholinergics – pinpoint pupils, poor night vision, and vintage vibes ✔️ Rho kinase inhibitors – new kids with red-eyed side effects ✔️ Angle-closure management protocol + laser iridotomy explained 👁️ Whether you're reviewing for exams, clinic, or just trying to remember which drop causes Bambi lashes—this episode will help you see glaucoma clearly. 🎧 Tune in now and keep the pressure down—literally.