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Anti-Glaucoma Agents

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Mechanism of Action:Activation of alpha-2 receptors in ciliary body inhibits aqueous secretion. Brimonidine also reported to increase uveoscleral outflow

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  1. Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA, 02114, USA

    Douglas J. Rhee MD, Kathryn A. Colby MD, PhD & Lucia Sobrin MD, MPH

  2. Jefferson Medical College, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA

    Christopher J. Rapuano MD

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Rhee, D.J., Colby, K.A., Sobrin, L., Rapuano, C.J. (2011). Anti-Glaucoma Agents. In: Ophthalmologic Drug Guide. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-7621-5_5

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