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Treatment of Glaucoma

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What is the mechanism of action of Timolol in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma?

Increased aqueous secretion

Decreased aqueous secretion from the ciliary epithelium (correct)

Enhanced uveoscleral outflow

Ciliary muscle contraction

Which of the following is a reversible anti-cholinesterase that is contraindicated due to congestion and extreme miosis?

Carbachol

Latanoprost (correct)

Dorzolamide

Pilocarpine

Which class of drugs enhances uveoscleral outflow in the treatment of glaucoma?

Miotics

B-Blockers

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Prostaglandin analogues (correct)

What is the primary mechanism of action of Apraclonidine and Brimonidine in glaucoma treatment?

Enhanced uveoscleral outflow Signup and view all the answers

Which drug, when used in low concentrations not exceeding 2%, is the drug of choice as a miotic eye drop?

Pilocarpine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary manifestation of glaucoma?

Increased intraocular pressure not initially associated with symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Which type of glaucoma is associated with a shallow anterior chamber?

Closed-angle glaucoma Signup and view all the answers

Which surgical procedure is performed to prevent acute and painful increases of pressure in closed-angle glaucoma?

Iridectomy Signup and view all the answers

Which type of glaucoma is treated mainly with pharmacologic methods?

Open-angle glaucoma Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma?

Increase in aqueous humor production Signup and view all the answers