This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Glaucoma, Subject name: Ophthalmology
Pilocarpine eye drops act as 
Select and explain. 
A. Directly acting mydriatic, B. Directly acting miotic, C. Indirectly acting miotic, D. Indirectly acting mydriatic
B: Directly acting miotic
Answer: B: Directly acting miotic 
Explanation: Ans. (b) Directly acting mioticRef: KDT 7/e, p. 105It is a cholinomimetic alkaloid and acts directly on muscarinic receptors and also on ganglionic muscarinic receptors causing miosis, ciliary muscle contraction and fall in IOP.