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- Title
Advancing Glaucoma Treatment During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Contemporary Management Strategies and Prospective Therapeutic Developments.
- Authors
Salvetat, Maria Letizia; Toro, Mario Damiano; Pellegrini, Francesco; Scollo, Paolo; Malaguarnera, Roberta; Musa, Mutali; Mereu, Liliana; Tognetto, Daniele; Gagliano, Caterina; Zeppieri, Marco
- Abstract
The management of glaucoma in pregnancy and breastfeeding requires a careful evaluation of treatment choices to guarantee the well-being of both the mother and the developing fetus. This review explores the intricacies of controlling glaucoma in pregnant and breastfeeding women, including a comprehensive overview of existing glaucoma treatment methods, clinical guidelines, and future therapeutic approaches. The efficacy and safety profiles of traditional treatment approaches, such as topical and systemic medicines and surgical treatments, are evaluated specifically about their use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The significance of personalized treatment programs to achieve a balance between controlling intraocular pressure and ensuring the safety of the fetus and the newborn and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach that includes ophthalmologists, obstetricians, and other healthcare experts are underlined. Non-pharmacological therapies, lifestyle adjustments, and the importance of patient education in the management of glaucoma during pregnancy and the post-partum period are also examined. Advancing our comprehension of and strategy toward glaucoma can reduce the effects of glaucoma on maternal, fetal, and newborn well-being.
- Subjects
OCULAR hypertension; INTRAOCULAR pressure; FETAL development; LASER surgery; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Biomedicines, 2024, Vol 12, Issue 12, p2685
- ISSN
2227-9059
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.3390/biomedicines12122685