Which of the following is not used in glaucoma in a hypertensive patient –: (A) Dipivefrine, (B) β–blockers, (C) Alpha agonist, (D) Trabeculoplasty
Answer is C. Alpha agonists (Brimonidine and apraclonidine) are contraindicated in hypertensive crisis.
Dipivefrin is a prodrug which is converted into epinephrine inside the eyeball, so can safely be used in hypertension.