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What is the mechanism of action of Timolol in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Apraclonidine and Brimonidine in glaucoma treatment?
Which drug, when used in low concentrations not exceeding 2%, is the drug of choice as a miotic eye drop?
Which drug, when used in low concentrations not exceeding 2%, is the drug of choice as a miotic eye drop?
What is the primary manifestation of glaucoma?
What is the primary manifestation of glaucoma?
Which type of glaucoma is associated with a shallow anterior chamber?
Which type of glaucoma is associated with a shallow anterior chamber?
Which surgical procedure is performed to prevent acute and painful increases of pressure in closed-angle glaucoma?
Which surgical procedure is performed to prevent acute and painful increases of pressure in closed-angle glaucoma?
Which type of glaucoma is treated mainly with pharmacologic methods?
Which type of glaucoma is treated mainly with pharmacologic methods?
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma?
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma?
