Samoilova Test

The Samoilov test is an ophthalmological test that is used to diagnose glaucoma. It was developed by the Soviet ophthalmologist A. Ya. Samoilov in 1940. The sample is named after him.

The essence of the test is that the patient is instilled with drops of pilocarpine, a drug that dilates the pupils. After this, the patient is asked to look at a bright light that is located at a certain distance from him. If a patient has glaucoma, he will not be able to see light at a certain distance. This is due to the fact that dilation of the pupils in glaucoma leads to a narrowing of the field of vision.

The Samoilov test is one of the most accurate methods for diagnosing glaucoma and is used in many hospitals and clinics around the world. It allows you to quickly and accurately determine the presence of glaucoma in a patient, which allows you to begin treatment as early as possible.