Corn silk aqueous extracts and intraocular pressure of systemic and non-systemic hypertensive subjects.

Background: Hypotensive properties have been attributed to the stigma/style of Zea mays L (corn silk). Although the effect of corn silk extract on blood pressure has been documented in animal studies, we are not aware of any study on its effect on human blood pressure and intraocular pressure.

Methods: A randomised study was carried out on the effect of water only, masked doses of corn silk aqueous extract (60, 130, 192.

The Effect of Intranasal Desmopressin Spray on Basal and Total Tear Secretions in Healthy Subjects.

Many hormones have been implicated in dry eye syndrome. This study was carried out to investigate the effects of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) on tear secretion. Fifty (50) healthy male and female volunteers between the ages of 21 and 70 years were studied.