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Is open or narrow angle glaucoma more common?
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open angle
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What is the path of aqueous humor?
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secreted from ciliary body -> posterior chamber -> anterior chamber -> trabecular meshwork -> schlem's canal
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Which form of glaucoma is caused by a 'clogged' trebecular meshwork?
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open angle
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What two things can be done to treat glaucoma?
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decrease aqueous humor production or increase outflow
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What type of autonomic drugs will decrease aqueous humor production?
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alpha2 agonists, beta antagonists
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What autonomic drugs would be used to increase aqueous humor outflow?
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muscarinic agonists
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What are the chlolinomimetics used for treatment of glaucoma?
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M agonists: pilocarpine, carbachol; Reversible AChE inhibitors: physotigmine; Irreversible AChE inhibitors: echothiophate
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what makes betoxalol a good alternative to pilocarpine for treating open angle glaucoma?
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no blurred vision
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