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The most common form of the disease, open-angle glaucoma, stems from the gradual accumulation of fluid inside the eye. This raises pressure inside the eye and damages the optic nerve. Eye drops, topical ointments, or sometimes pills are used to reduce eye pressure. This can slow or halt the advance of glaucoma. Since eye pressure fluctuates during the day, it is important to take these medications on the recommended schedule and not skip any doses. If a pressure-reducing medication stops working or has little effect, surgery may be an option. Procedures such as an operation called laser trabeculoplasty can ease the buildup of pressure inside the eye. The Aging Eye outlines some tips on how to apply eye drops, which helps ensure the medication gets where it’s supposed to go: Wash your hands. Tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull your lower lid away from your eye to form a pocket. Let the drop fall into the pocket between the eyeball and lid. Slowly let go of the lid. Close your eye, but try not to blink or shut it too tightly, which could push the drops out of your eye. Gently press on the inside corner of your eye for two to three minutes. Wipe unabsorbed drops with a tissue. If you are supposed to use more than one drop in each eye, wait at least five minutes before putting in the next one. Subscribe to our FREE Ezine and be eligible for Health News, discounted products/services and coupons related to your Health. We publish 24/7. HealthNewsDigest.com We videotape Press Conferences, produce Satellite MediaTour's, B-rolls, PSA's, - all with distribution: HealthyTelevisionProductionstvmike13@healthnewsdigest.com Top of Page 
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