| Abstrakt: |
In the literature of glaucoma and ocular injuries, there are contradictory opinions expressed on the effect of miotic drugs in cases of incomplete sphincter, especially in radial tears of the iris from contusions, leaving it a matter of conjecture whether such radial tears can be increased or diminished by the use of miotics. There is the same contradiction of opinion on the effect of mydriatics on radial tears. Regarding glaucoma, it seems generally to be assumed that the beneficial effects of the miotic drugs are due entirely to the contraction of the sphincter, and that these beneficial effects are abolished if the sphincter is not intact and functionally capable. On the other hand, it is frequently advised that treatment with miotics be given after iridectomy, in case of insufficient effect from the iridectomy, thus recognizing — or hoping — that the miotics may still be effective.Elliott,1 in objection |
