Lack of hydrophilic lens discoloration in patients using dipivalyl epinephrine for glaucoma.

Abstract

Five glaucoma patients used topical dipivalyl epinephrine for periods of up to 84 weeks without discoloration of their soft contact lenses. Thus, patients who need both soft contact lenses and antiglaucoma therapy with topical epinephrine may use the dipivalyl analogue without lens spoilage.

• Authors: M J Newton, A B Nesburn
• Journal: American journal of ophthalmology (Am J Ophthalmol) Vol. 87 Issue 2 Pg. 193-5 (Feb 1979) ISSN: 0002-9394 [Print] United States
• PMID: 86303 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• dipivefrin
• Epinephrine

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic
• Epinephrine (analogs & derivatives, pharmacology, therapeutic use)
• Glaucoma (drug therapy)
• Humans
• Middle Aged
• Staining and Labeling