Effect of topical tropicamide on tear production as measured by Schirmer's tear test in normal dogs and cats

Veterinary Ophthalmology

Volumn 6, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 315-320

  Margadant, D L ^a   Kirkby, K ^a   Andrew, S E ^a   Gelatt, K N ^a  

^a University of Florida   (United States)

Author keywords

Cat; Dog; Schirmer's tear test; Tear production; Tropicamide

Indexed keywords

TROPICAMIDE;

ARTICLE; CAT; CONTROLLED STUDY; DOG; DRUG EFFECT; EVALUATION; LACRIMATION; NONHUMAN; SCHIRMER TEST;

ADMINISTRATION, TOPICAL; ANIMALS; CATS; DOGS; FEMALE; LACRIMAL APPARATUS; MALE; MYDRIATICS; OPHTHALMIC SOLUTIONS; REFERENCE VALUES; TEARS; TROPICAMIDE;

CANIS FAMILIARIS; FELIS CATUS;

EID: 0346848651     PISSN: 14635216     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-5224.2003.00313.x     Document Type: Article

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