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Which of the following BEST describes open-angle glaucoma (OAG)?
A. The iris is pushed forward, blocking drainage of aqueous humor
B. Aqueous humor drains from the eye too quickly, elevating intraocular pressure (IOP)
C. Resistance within the trabecular meshwork reduces aqueous humor outflow
D. Optic nerve damage and visual field loss occur under normal IOP

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C. Resistance within the trabecular meshwork reduces aqueous humor outflow

Explanation: In open-angle glaucoma the anterior chamber angle is open but the trabecular meshwork offers increased resistance to outflow, causing elevated IOP and subsequent optic nerve damage.