Glaucoma: practice question

A Ophthalmology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Ophthalmology · Glaucoma

Sample item

Which topical glaucoma medicine lowers intraocular pressure mainly by increasing uveoscleral outflow?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Latanoprost

Prostaglandin analogues such as latanoprost increase uveoscleral outflow. Timolol and dorzolamide reduce aqueous production, and pilocarpine increases trabecular outflow.

Option by option

  • A. Timolol

    Timolol reduces aqueous formation.

  • B. Dorzolamide

    Dorzolamide reduces aqueous formation.

  • C. Latanoprost (correct)

    Correct.

  • D. Pilocarpine

    Pilocarpine opens the trabecular meshwork by miosis.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is C, Latanoprost. Prostaglandin analogues such as latanoprost increase uveoscleral outflow.

Why is "Timolol" not the answer?

Timolol reduces aqueous formation.

Why is "Dorzolamide" not the answer?

Dorzolamide reduces aqueous formation.

Why is "Pilocarpine" not the answer?

Pilocarpine opens the trabecular meshwork by miosis.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Glaucoma in Ophthalmology. Timolol and dorzolamide reduce aqueous production, and pilocarpine increases trabecular outflow.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Glaucoma?

Group the red eye by what to examine and what the pupil does. Then use the flashcards and the other Ophthalmology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.