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Which of the following is an advantage of rho kinase (ROCK) inhibitors over traditional OAG treatments?
A. They maintain nutrient and oxygen delivery to anterior chamber tissues
B. They eliminate the need for regular ophthalmologic follow-up
C. They reverse optic nerve damage caused by IOP elevation
D. They increase aqueous humor production to restore IOP balance
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A. They maintain nutrient and oxygen delivery to anterior chamber tissues.
Explanation: Rho kinase inhibitors (e.g., netarsudil, ripasudil) lower IOP primarily by increasing trabecular (conventional) outflow and can improve ocular microcirculation, helping maintain perfusion and nutrient/oxygen delivery. They do not remove the need for follow‑up, cannot reverse established optic nerve damage, and do not work by increasing aqueous humor production.
Explanation: Rho kinase inhibitors (e.g., netarsudil, ripasudil) lower IOP primarily by increasing trabecular (conventional) outflow and can improve ocular microcirculation, helping maintain perfusion and nutrient/oxygen delivery. They do not remove the need for follow‑up, cannot reverse established optic nerve damage, and do not work by increasing aqueous humor production.
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