uveoscleral

English

Etymology

uveo- +‎ scleral

Adjective

uveoscleral (not comparable)

  1. Relating to, or using uveal sclera
    • 2015 October 21, “Effects of Topical Bimatoprost 0.01% and Timolol 0.5% on Circadian IOP, Blood Pressure and Perfusion Pressure in Patients with Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension: A Randomized, Double Masked, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial”, in PLOS ONE‎, →DOI:
      Interestingly in the same study it was found that prostaglandin analogues (latanoprost) significantly reduced the IOP during both day and night but the reduction at night was less than the reduction obtained during the day and this finding was associated with a reduced effect on uveoscleral outflow during the night hours.
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