According to the equivalent light hypothesis, molecular defects in the photoreceptor lead to a continuous activation of the photoreceptor cascade in a manner equivalent to real light. the consequences in diseases such as ...

Purpose: the aim of this study was to evaluate the duration of the effect of one single dose of brimonidine tartrate 0.15% on pupil diameter, under scotopic conditions, when applied topically in 1 eye of normal subjects.Methods: ...

Background/Aims: To evaluate and compare obtained mydriasis with phenylephrine 10% associated with tropicamide 1% in type 2 diabetics and non-diabetic patients. Methods: A total of 50 patients ( 100 eyes) scheduled for ...

The aim of this study was evaluate the effectiveness of the sodium diclophenac on the mydriasis induced by drugs and on the tearing, blepharospasm and photophobia in normal individuals that received mydriatic or cycloplegic ...

Purpose: To prove, also at Água Comprida (MG), the higher incidence of anisocoria and lower IOP levels in chagasic patients formerly detected at Mambai (GO), both endemic Chagas' areas. Material and methods: In a prospective, ...

Objective: To evaluate clinical and refractive results of myopic angle-supported intraocular lenses (IOLs).Design: Prospective, noncomparative case series.Participants: Twenty-one eyes of 12 patients (7 female) with a mean ...

This study compared the efficacy of yohimbine with atipamezole, a new α2-adrenergic antagonist, to treat canine amitraz intoxication. Thirty dogs were divided equally into 3 groups (A, AY, and AA). Group A received 2.5% ...