James Parkinson, a London general practitioner and political activist,1 delivered his essay on the shaking palsy in 1817 and encouraged others who "humanely employ anatomical examination" to study the cause and nature of "this malady." Even in his wildest fantasies I seriously doubt that he dreamed of the extent to which his advice would be followed . Today, in spite of a recognized incidence o...

PURPOSE OF REVIEW This study reviews current concepts in the goals of glaucoma therapy, interventional sequence, and options for the management of glaucoma in light of recent clinical trials. RECENT FINDINGS Recent randomized prospective trials of ocular hypertension and glaucoma have provided evidence for more specific treatment goals in glaucoma therapy. In addition, the advent of the prost...