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dipivefrin and Entropion

dipivefrin has been researched along with Entropion 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.

Entropion: The turning inward (inversion) of the edge of the eyelid, with the tarsal cartilage turned inward toward the eyeball. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Cicatrization in the substantia propria of the conjunctiva by excessive lymphocytic infiltration after topically administered antiglaucoma drugs including dipivefrin is a possible mechanism of action for entropion."7.71Cicatricial entropion associated with chronic dipivefrin application. ( D'Ostroph, AO; Dailey, RA, 2001)
"Cicatrization in the substantia propria of the conjunctiva by excessive lymphocytic infiltration after topically administered antiglaucoma drugs including dipivefrin is a possible mechanism of action for entropion."3.71Cicatricial entropion associated with chronic dipivefrin application. ( D'Ostroph, AO; Dailey, RA, 2001)

Research

Studies (1)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
D'Ostroph, AO1
Dailey, RA1

Other Studies

1 other study available for dipivefrin and Entropion

ArticleYear
Cicatricial entropion associated with chronic dipivefrin application.
    Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, 2001, Volume: 17, Issue:5

    Topics: Adrenergic Agonists; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Cicatrix; Entropion; Epinephrine; Eyelids; Female; Gla

2001