Lacrimal outflow patency demonstrated by chemiluminescence.
A chemiluminescent material (Cyalume) was injected into the lacrimal excretory passages of eight normal monkeys (16 eyes). Patency was established by almost instantaneous observation of a yellowish-green glow in the nose and pharynx. No toxic effects of the chemical were noted in any of the monkeys.
D000818:Animals; D005456:Fluorescent Dyes; D000882:Haplorhini; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus; D007767:Lacrimal Duct Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008163:Luminescent Measurements; D008255:Macaca radiata; D008297:Male; D010795:Phthalic Acids
D005456:Fluorescent Dyes; D010795:Phthalic Acids; C022993:cyalum; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide