Effects of atropine used as eye drops on tears, pupil diameter and intraocular pressure in rabbit

ÇÖMEZ M. S., İŞLER C. T.

Interdisciplinary medical journal, cilt.15, sa.53, ss.106-112, 2024 (Hakemli Dergi) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 15 Sayı: 53
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Dergi Adı: Interdisciplinary medical journal
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.106-112
  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objective: It was aimed to determine the effects of using atropine as eye drops on tear amount (Schirmer tear test, STT), pupil diameter (PD), and intraocular pressure (IOP). Method: STT, PD and IOP measurements were made before instillation of atropine and 30 minutes after instillation of single dose atropine for seven days in the six (6) male New Zealand Rabbits. Measurements were evaluated in Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test. Results: The STT, PD and IOP measurement values of both left and right eyes of the atropine group were statistically significantly different compared to those who did not receive atropine (P<0.05). Conclusion: Atropine increase the PD values in the eye, decrease the STT values and increase the IOP values if it use in long-term