Closed-angle glaucoma is caused by:
A) Abnormal drainage of the aqueous humor through the trabecular meshwork that controls the flow of aqueous humor into the canal of Schlemm.
B) Narrow anterior chamber angle that interferes with outflow of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber.
C) Increased production of aqueous humor.
D) Decreased production of aqueous humor.
Ans: B) Narrow anterior chamber angle that interferes with outflow of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber.
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