Marais, AndreOsuch, Elzbieta2018-02-142018-02-142017Marais, A. & Osuch, E. 2017, 'The medical management of glaucoma', South African Family Practice, vol. 59, no. 2, pp. 6-13.2078-6190 (print)2078-6204 (online)http://hdl.handle.net/2263/63944Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. The main characteristic features include optic disc cupping, visual field loss, and in most instances a raised intraocular pressure. Primary open angle glaucoma accounts for nearly two thirds of all cases, while angle closure glaucoma contributes the majority of the remainder. Screening for glaucoma is not cost-effective, and diagnosis of the primary open angle type is usually an incidental finding during ophthalmological examination. Various treatment options, including medical and surgical interventions are accessible in the management of glaucoma. This article contains a brief description on the pathophysiology and focuses on the pharmacological options available in the treatment of glaucoma.en© 2017 The Author(s). Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons License [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0].GlaucomaProstaglandin analogsCarbonic anhydrase inhibitorsBeta antagonistsAlpha 2 adrenergic agonistsCholinergic agonistsArticle