Abstract
In reviewing the literature on acute particularly in reference to cases following the use of mydriatics, one cannot but be impressed by the few references to The term mydriatic glaucoma, which I believe to be well chosen, was first used by A. Heyl, 1 in 1882, and again by H. Gifford 2 in 1916. I have been unable to find that any other author used either this term or the similar one of homatropine or atropine glaucoma. The rarity of case reports suggests that such cases are to be expected as a natural result of the use of mydriatics and therefore remain unreported or that the fear of this form of glaucoma is greater than the rarity of its occurrence justifies. The term mydriatic is used here to designate acute glaucoma produced after the use of mydriatics in patients previously free from clinical signs
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
