The purpose of this investigation, in which pilocarpine was given in repeated doses, was to evaluate: Part I - the effects of different concentrations of pilocarpine hydrochloride on intraocular pressure. Part II -the effects on intraocular pressure of glaucomatous patients to pilocarpine 2% when given once, twice and four daily. In addition, we studied various attributes of the eye which may serve as indicators of responsiveness of individual patients to pilocarpine.
In addition, we studied various attributes of the eye which may serve as indicators of responsiveness of individual patients to pilocarpine.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
37
Varying concentration 0.5 to 8%
1 to 4 times daily
Wills Eye Glaucoma Service
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Intraocular Pressure
Time frame: 25 days
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