Glaucoma is a state of elevated pressure within the eye that occurs when the ________ is obstructed so the aqueous humor is not reabsorbed as fast as it is secreted

A) lacrimal punctum
B) posterior chamber
C) scleral venous sinus
D) tarsal gland opening
E) anterior chamber


C

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