Oral Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors - Glaucoma Medications | Driving with Dr. David Richardson

The Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor (CAI) class of #glaucoma medications is very effective at lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) but is also associated with a number of serious risks.
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0:00 Intro
0:50 Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors Class
1:55 Commonly Prescribed Medications
2:43 When would this class of oral medications be prescribed?
3:30 Side Effects + Ways To Minimize Associated Risks
8:23 Summary
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[@GiGi-ot5ik]

Thank you Dr. Richardson for all this easy to digest information. I have been diagnosed recently with Pigment Dispersion Syndrome and my iop is borderline glaucoma. I am trying to learn as much as possible regarding treatments and procedures because both my brother and father have pigmentary glaucoma. I hope someday you do a video on pigmentary glaucoma as there is not much info on it that I can find.

[@DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino]

Thank you for the topic suggestion Sandra.

[@ashedwards1311]

Awesome.

[@MaryGarcia-ec8el]

Is cannibis gummys good for lowering eye pressure

[@effentjes]

I have been on Acetazolamide (started with 1000 mg, then 500 mg, now 375 mg) for two years alongside 3 other drops and I am experiencing a significant change in energy level, and I suspect depression. Nobody ever told me about some of the side effects and risks you mention.

[@malex991]

Thanks doc.. Can you do [or have you already done ..] a video on the impacts of Dry Sauna, Cold Showers / or Ice Baths on IOP and outcomes? - thx!

[@Capoop.]

I’m only 16 and I’m showing the early signs of glaucoma.. I’m also a type 1 diabetic

[@DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino]

That is a very young age to develop glaucoma. I hope you are able to see a skilled ophthalmologist on a regular basis in order to maintain good vision for life.