A patient, age 76, is partially blind. His physician has diagnosed open-angle glaucoma. The goal of treatment in glaucoma is to
a. decrease aqueous humor.
b. increase aqueous humor.
c. decrease discomfort.
d. restore vision.
A
A beta-blocker, such as Betoptic, will reduce intraocular pressure. Miotics such as pilocarpine constrict the pupil and draw the iris away from the cornea, allowing aqueous humor to drain out of the canal of Schlemm.
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