Treatment of this disease focuses on reducing aqueous (*) humor secretion because the drainage canals are blocked.
A large cup-to-disc ratio indicates the presence of this disease. This condition is treated with drugs like dorzolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, or latanoprost. It can be caused by buildup of material in the Schlemm's canal or the rest of the trabecular meshwork. This disease is classified as either open angle or closed angle. Treatment of this disease focuses on reducing aqueous (*) humor secretion because the drainage canals are blocked. Like cataracts, this disorder is often linked with diabetes, but it results in a buildup in intraocular pressure due to excess fluid. For 10 points, name this leading cause of blindness among Americans.
A large cup-to-disc ratio indicates the presence of this disease.
glaucoma [or open-angle glaucoma; or closed-angle glaucoma]