Open-angle glaucoma; before or instead of surgery in acute angle-closure glaucoma- Child, adult: 1-2 drops 1-4% solution q 4-12 h or ½ inch ribbon 4% gel (Pilopine HS) hs. Or 1 Ocusert Pilo (20-40 mcg/h) q 7 day.
Acute angle-closure glaucoma- Child, adult: 1 drops 2% solution q 5 min × 3-6 doses, then 1 drops q 1-3 h until pressure controlled. |