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dipivefrin and Blindness

dipivefrin has been researched along with Blindness in 1 studies

dipivefrin: used in treatment of both primary & open angle glaucoma; RN given refers to (+-)-isomer
dipivefrin : The dipivalate ester of (+-)-epinephrine (racepinephrine). A pro-drug of epinephrine, the hydrochloride is used topically as eye drops to reduce intra-ocular pressure in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Blindness: The inability to see or the loss or absence of perception of visual stimuli. This condition may be the result of EYE DISEASES; OPTIC NERVE DISEASES; OPTIC CHIASM diseases; or BRAIN DISEASES affecting the VISUAL PATHWAYS or OCCIPITAL LOBE.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The mean pretreatment intraocular pressure (IOP), 40."1.29Transscleral neodymium:YAG laser cyclophotocoagulation for end-stage glaucoma, refractory glaucoma, and painful blind eyes. ( al-Ghamdi, S; al-Jadaan, I; al-Obeidan, S; Tomey, KF, 1993)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
al-Ghamdi, S1
al-Obeidan, S1
Tomey, KF1
al-Jadaan, I1

Other Studies

1 other study available for dipivefrin and Blindness

ArticleYear
Transscleral neodymium:YAG laser cyclophotocoagulation for end-stage glaucoma, refractory glaucoma, and painful blind eyes.
    Ophthalmic surgery, 1993, Volume: 24, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Blindness; Ciliary Body; Epinephrine; Follow-Up Studies; Glaucoma; H

1993