Pilocarpine Scotometric Test

Pilocarpine scotometry test

Pilocarpine is a drug used to lower intraocular pressure in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma. It has side effects, which include pupil dilation, so the Frank-Vasilieva test involves the administration of atropine sulfate intramuscularly. Atropine is instilled into the eye in the form of drops, this prevents its absorption