Posted: August 16th, 2017

Which of the following categories of medications increases aqueous fluid outflow in the patient with glaucoma?

Which of the following categories of medications increases aqueous fluid outflow in the patient with glaucoma?
a) Cholinergics
Cholinergics increase aqueous fluid outflow by contracting the ciliary muscle, causing miosis, and opening the trabecular meshwork.
b) Beta-blockers
Beta-blockers decrease aqueous humor production.
c) Alpha-adrenergic agonists
Alpha-adrenergic agonists decrease aqueous humor production.
d) Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors decrease aqueous humor production.