5a. Glaucoma Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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Q: What is the main site of resistance to aqueous outflow in the conventional pathway?
A
A: Juxtacanalicular trabecular meshwork.
2
Q
Q: What is the normal range of intraocular pressure (IOP)?
A
A: 10–21 mmHg.
3
Q
Q: Which part of the eye is primarily responsible for aqueous humor production?
A
A: Non-pigmented epithelium of the ciliary processes.
4
Q
Q: Which drug class lowers IOP by increasing uveoscleral outflow?
A
A: Prostaglandin analogs (e.g., latanoprost).
5
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Q: Which structure drains aqueous humor via the unconventional pathway?
A
A: Uveoscleral pathway.
