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. 1986 Feb;70(2):138–140. doi: 10.1136/bjo.70.2.138

Intraocular acyclovir levels after subconjunctival and topical administration.

J Schulman, G A Peyman, R Fiscella, D Greenberg, M B Horton, P de Miranda
PMCID: PMC1040938  PMID: 3947611

Abstract

Substantial levels of acyclovir were detected in the aqueous and vitreous of New Zealand rabbits at various time intervals following subconjunctival injection. Intravitreal penetration of acyclovir after topical application was poor.

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