two new eye drops for glaucoma

May 1998

Two new eye drops for glaucoma will soon hit the market...Azoptfrom Alcon...and Cosopt from Merck.

Azopt (brinzolamide) is a topical carbonic anhydraseinhibitor...similar to Trusopt (dorzolamide). These drugs lowerintraocular pressure by reducing the production of fluid in the eye.

Azopt works as well as Trusopt...with less stinging and burning.

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