Azopt is a prescription medication with a brand name. It is approved by the FDA for the treatment of elevated eye pressure in adults. This elevated eye pressure can occur in two conditions:
- Ocular Hypertension: This is a condition characterized by high blood pressure in the eye.
- Open-Angle Glaucoma: Azopt is also used to treat open-angle glaucoma, which is the most common form of glaucoma. Glaucoma is an eye disease primarily caused by increased pressure within the eye. Azopt helps reduce this pressure to manage the condition.