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What is the primary cause of glaucoma?
What is the primary cause of glaucoma?
- Inflammation of the middle layer of the eye
- Dilated ciliary vessels
- Infection of the uvea
- Increased intraocular pressure (correct)
Which plant-derived substance is used to reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma?
Which plant-derived substance is used to reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma?
- Homatropine
- Witch hazel
- Pilocarpine (correct)
- Eye bright herb extracts
What is a potential side effect of taking pilocarpine internally?
What is a potential side effect of taking pilocarpine internally?
- Salivation
- Tachycardia (correct)
- Improved vision
- Reduced intraocular pressure
Which drugs are commonly used to treat glaucoma?
Which drugs are commonly used to treat glaucoma?
What causes anterior uveitis?
What causes anterior uveitis?
Which substance is used to treat anterior uveitis?
Which substance is used to treat anterior uveitis?
What is the main use of almond oil in relation to the ear?
What is the main use of almond oil in relation to the ear?
What is the main use of atropine in drop form?
What is the main use of atropine in drop form?
Which plant is used in eye drops to soothe the eye and clear redness?
Which plant is used in eye drops to soothe the eye and clear redness?
Which of the following is not a common use of olive oil?
Which of the following is not a common use of olive oil?
What is the main use of thymol?
What is the main use of thymol?
What compound is most abundant in olive oil?
What compound is most abundant in olive oil?
Which plant is known for its long history of use in eye disorders and contains iridoid glycosides such as euphoroside?
Which plant is known for its long history of use in eye disorders and contains iridoid glycosides such as euphoroside?
What is the main use of Pseudoephedrine?
What is the main use of Pseudoephedrine?
Which of the following is used to reduce intraocular pressure by opening the drainage channels in the trabecular meshwork, and is derived from Pilocarpus jaborandi leaves?
Which of the following is used to reduce intraocular pressure by opening the drainage channels in the trabecular meshwork, and is derived from Pilocarpus jaborandi leaves?
Which substance is commonly used to treat anterior uveitis and is derived from atropine or its derivative?
Which substance is commonly used to treat anterior uveitis and is derived from atropine or its derivative?
What is the main cause of glaucoma, which if not treated can lead to blindness?
What is the main cause of glaucoma, which if not treated can lead to blindness?
Which plant-derived substance is known for its long history of use in eye disorders and contains iridoid glycosides such as euphoroside?
Which plant-derived substance is known for its long history of use in eye disorders and contains iridoid glycosides such as euphoroside?
What is the potential side effect of taking pilocarpine internally?
What is the potential side effect of taking pilocarpine internally?
Which substance is commonly used in eye lotions to soothe the eye and clear redness?
Which substance is commonly used in eye lotions to soothe the eye and clear redness?
What is the main use of atropine in drop form?
What is the main use of atropine in drop form?
Which plant-derived substance is used to treat special oral and throat irritation?
Which plant-derived substance is used to treat special oral and throat irritation?
What is the primary cause of glaucoma?
What is the primary cause of glaucoma?
Which plant is known for its long history of use in eye disorders and contains iridoid glycosides such as euphoroside?
Which plant is known for its long history of use in eye disorders and contains iridoid glycosides such as euphoroside?
What is the main use of Pseudoephedrine?
What is the main use of Pseudoephedrine?
Which compound is most abundant in olive oil?
Which compound is most abundant in olive oil?
What causes anterior uveitis?
What causes anterior uveitis?
What compound is responsible for giving witch hazel its soothing properties?
What compound is responsible for giving witch hazel its soothing properties?
