NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the goal of glaucoma treatment?

  1. Decrease Intraocular Pressure (IOP)

  2. Increase blood flow to the eye

  3. Strengthen the optic nerve

  4. Enhance visual acuity

The correct answer is: Decrease Intraocular Pressure (IOP)

Glaucoma is a condition that causes damage to the optic nerve due to increased pressure in the eye. Therefore, the main goal of glaucoma treatment is to decrease intraocular pressure (IOP) in order to prevent further damage to the optic nerve and preserve vision. Option B, increasing blood flow to the eye, may be helpful in some cases, but it is not the primary goal of treatment. Option C, strengthening the optic nerve, is not a feasible goal as the damage to the optic nerve is irreversible. Option D, enhancing visual acuity, is also not the main goal of treatment, as the primary concern is preventing vision loss rather than improving it.

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