Which class of drugs for glaucoma therapy generally is used short term to prevent or reduce increases in intraocular pressure (IOP)after eye surgery rather than for long-term IOP control?

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The adrenergic agonists generally are used short-term for 1 to 4 weeks to prevent or reduce increases in IOP.They are more likely to cause severe,systemic side effects if used long term.The other three drug classes are used long term for IOP control.

Which Class of Drugs for Glaucoma Therapy Generally Is Used