Pupillometry and diagnostic ultrasound of anterior segment effects of brimonidine tartrate 0.2 % and Apraclonidine 0.5%

Authors

E. BesadaFollow
K. Reed
P. NajmanFollow
D. Schtman
Patrick C. Hardigan, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow

Publication Title

The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology

ISSN

0091-2700

Publication Date

3-16-2011

Abstract

Apraclonidine 0.5% did not produce a significant effect on pupil diameter. Brimonidine tartrate 0.2% produced a moderate miotic effect. No effect was observed for apraclonidine 0.5%. A predominant agonistic effect on alpha–2 receptors of the iris dilator may explain this behavior.

Volume

51

First Page

1690

Last Page

1695

Disciplines

Medical Specialties | Medicine and Health Sciences | Osteopathic Medicine and Osteopathy

NSUWorks Citation

Besada, E.; Reed, K.; Najman, P.; Schtman, D.; and Hardigan, Patrick C., "Pupillometry and diagnostic ultrasound of anterior segment effects of brimonidine tartrate 0.2 % and Apraclonidine 0.5%" (2011). Faculty Articles. 371.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_com_faculty_articles/371