A medication that increases outflow of aqueous from the eye. In a class of drugs called miotics. The smallest of the chambers in the eye, located between the iris in front and the vitreous body in back. Contains aqueous humor. POAG is associated with damage to the optic nerve and vison loss.
Prostaglandin analog A modification of a naturally ocurring substance called a prostaglandin.
The light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eyeball. Sends visual images through the optic nerve to the brain. The pathway by which aqueous humor leaves the eye. The tough outer covering of the eyeball. In a class of drugs called beta-blockers.