Which of the following is not used in glaucoma in a hypeensive patients: (A) Dipivefrine, (B) Beta blockers, (C) Alpha agonist, (D) Trabeculoplasty
Answer is C. C i.e. Alpha agonist Alpha agonist would cause rise in BP, so can't be used in hypeensive patients. Dipivefrin is a prodrug which is conveed into epinephrine inside the eyeball by esterase so it can be safely used in hypeension.