title: Retinal detachments and topical ocular miotics.
abstract: There is increasing suspicion that topical ocular miotic therapy in selected persons may precipitate retinal detachments. This is a rare event and probably does not occur in patients free of retinal pathology. Data supporting a possible cause and effect relationship, obtained from the National Registry of Drug-Induced Ocular Side Effects, a survey of the Retina Society, medicolegal decisions, and a review of the literature, is presented.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D001036:Aphakia, Postcataract / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008318:Malpractice; D008875:Middle Aged; D008916:Miotics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010862:Pilocarpine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000150:complications; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
chemical_list: D008916:Miotics; D010862:Pilocarpine