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The ocular effects of Otrivine-Antistin eyedrops have been measured in a placebo controlled single-blind study in sixteen healthy volunteers. The drops produced mild sympathomimetic responses in the eye but had no effect on corneal sensitivity or on intraocular pressure. The evidence indicates that use of Otrivine-Antistin imposes no risk to the subject.
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Trew, D., Wright, L. & Smith, S. Otrivine-antistin-pupil, corneal and conjunctival responses to topical administration. Eye 3, 294–297 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.1989.41
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