Effect of Brimonidine on Corneal Thickness

Brimonidine, an alpha-2 adrenoceptor agonist, is an effective and safe medication that is widely used in glaucoma treatment. Although it is known that it is quickly taken up by the cornea following topical administration and that the cornea has alpha-2 adrenoceptors, there are only few studies avail...

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Brimonidine Tartrate
Cornea - drug effects
Cornea - metabolism
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Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
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Quinoxalines - pharmacology
Time Factors
Young Adult
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