Macular hole following topical pilocarpine

Ann Ophthalmol. 1975 Oct;7(10):1313-6.

Abstract

A unique case of macular hole following the instillation of pilocarpine is presented. Miotically induced vitreoretinal traction was postulated as the mechanism for hole formation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Macula Lutea / drug effects*
  • Pilocarpine / administration & dosage
  • Pilocarpine / adverse effects*
  • Retinal Detachment / chemically induced*
  • Retinal Detachment / pathology
  • Vitreous Body / pathology

Substances

  • Pilocarpine