For lowering intraocular pressure, apraclonidine should only be used for a short time because chronic use may cause:
A. glaucoma
B. blepharospasm
C. allergic blepharoconjunctivitis
D. cataract
c
Rationale: Apraclonidine (Iopidine) should be used only in the short term for lowering the intraocular pressure because with chronic use, it is associated with allergic blepharoconjunctivitis.
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