10 Questions
What is glaucoma?
A group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness
What are the types of glaucoma?
Congenital, Primary Open angle, Primary Closed angle, Secondary
Which is a topical drug used for glaucoma?
Latanoprost
What is the pharmacological action of glaucoma medication?
Reduced production of aqueous humor and increased evacuation of aqueous humor from the eye
Which class of drugs causes paralysis of the ciliary body?
Cholinergic antagonists
Which nerve does glaucoma damage in the eye?
Optic nerve
Which receptor stimulation causes constriction of the pupil?
M3 receptor
Which drug is used to differentiate post ganglionic Horner’s syndrome from pre ganglionic Horner’s syndrome?
Tropicamide
1.5
2.5 %
Which drug raises blood pressure and causes bradycardia?
Phenylephrine
Test your knowledge about glaucoma, a group of eye diseases that can lead to vision loss and blindness by damaging the optic nerve. Learn about the types of glaucoma and their characteristics.
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