The parasympathomimetics had been used for many years to treat glaucoma, but they are currently out of favor because they need to be used three to four times a day and produce side effects in the eye.
Parasympathomimetics oli kasutanud aastaid glaukoomi raviks, kuid praegu on nende välja kasuks, sest neid tuleb kasutada 3-4 korda päevas ning tekitada kõrvaltoimeid silmade.