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Acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction is a side effect of therapy of which of the following medication

A
Timolol
B
Brimonidine
C
Dorzolamide
D
Pilocarpine
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. a. Timolol Acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction is a side effect of chronic use of timolol-containing topical glaucoma therapy. "Chronic use of timolol-containing topical glaucoma therapy preparations in glaucoma patients is associated with an increased risk for the development of nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLD0)."- Seider N, Miller B. Beiran I. Topical glaucoma therapy as a risk factor for nasolacrimal duct obstruction.

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