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What is the primary goal of drug therapy in patients with glaucoma?
What is the primary goal of drug therapy in patients with glaucoma?
- To reverse optic nerve damage
- To reduce visual function
- To preserve visual function by reducing IOP to a level at which no further optic nerve damage occurs (correct)
- To increase intraocular pressure (IOP)
Can the damage caused by glaucoma be reversed?
Can the damage caused by glaucoma be reversed?
- Yes, with appropriate treatment and regular checkups
- It depends on the severity of the glaucoma
- Only in the advanced stages of the disease
- No, the damage caused by glaucoma cannot be reversed (correct)
What is the management approach for glaucoma?
What is the management approach for glaucoma?
- VASOPROTECTION PERSISTENCY/COMPLIANCE (correct)
- Medication only
- Laser therapy
- Surgical intervention
What are the first line agents for glaucoma treatment?
What are the first line agents for glaucoma treatment?
What is the purpose of using second line agents in glaucoma treatment?
What is the purpose of using second line agents in glaucoma treatment?
Which medication is the preferred first-line treatment for glaucoma?
Which medication is the preferred first-line treatment for glaucoma?
Which medication is known to increase uveoscleral outflow and has a duration of action of several days?
Which medication is known to increase uveoscleral outflow and has a duration of action of several days?
Which medication should not be used at bedtime due to its potential to cause a profound drop in blood pressure while the individual is asleep?
Which medication should not be used at bedtime due to its potential to cause a profound drop in blood pressure while the individual is asleep?
Which medication is commonly used to treat transient intraocular pressure spikes following laser treatment of the anterior segment?
Which medication is commonly used to treat transient intraocular pressure spikes following laser treatment of the anterior segment?
Which medication is used in the treatment of angle closure glaucoma to terminate an acute attack by pulling the peripheral iris away from the trabeculum?
Which medication is used in the treatment of angle closure glaucoma to terminate an acute attack by pulling the peripheral iris away from the trabeculum?
Which medication is useful particularly in acute glaucoma for immediate short-term control of intraocular pressure?
Which medication is useful particularly in acute glaucoma for immediate short-term control of intraocular pressure?
What is the primary indication for brimonidine among the alpha adrenergic agonists?
What is the primary indication for brimonidine among the alpha adrenergic agonists?
Which surgical therapy may be considered in cases of failure of medical therapy or as primary therapy, especially in younger patients?
Which surgical therapy may be considered in cases of failure of medical therapy or as primary therapy, especially in younger patients?
Which medication reduces the production of aqueous humor in the eye and has a supplementary neuroprotective effect?
Which medication reduces the production of aqueous humor in the eye and has a supplementary neuroprotective effect?
Which medication should be avoided in pregnancy due to its effects on the reduction of intraocular pressure?
Which medication should be avoided in pregnancy due to its effects on the reduction of intraocular pressure?
Which medication is known to have side effects including darkening of the iris, pigment of eyelashes or eyelid skin?
Which medication is known to have side effects including darkening of the iris, pigment of eyelashes or eyelid skin?
Which medication is most commonly used ocular hypotensive agent, especially in developing countries?
Which medication is most commonly used ocular hypotensive agent, especially in developing countries?
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