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Which of the following best describes IOP elevation caused by abnormal protein accumulation in the eyes' drainage system?
A. Exfoliative glaucoma
B. Normal-tension glaucoma
C. Neovascular glaucoma
D. Corticosteroid-induced glaucoma

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A. Exfoliative glaucoma

Explanation: Exfoliative (pseudoexfoliation) glaucoma is caused by deposition of abnormal fibrillar protein material in the trabecular meshwork and outflow pathways, leading to increased intraocular pressure.