Indications of Physostigma in Eye Diseases
Accommodation spasm:
Physostigma is a leading remedy for spasm of accommodation, especially after prolonged use of eyes such as reading or fine work.Weakness of ocular muscles:
Marked paresis or weakness of ciliary and ocular muscles, causing difficulty in focusing and rapid eye fatigue.Myopia:
Useful in functional myopia due to overstrain of eyes, particularly in students and persons doing continuous near work.Pain and pressure:
Sensation of pressure and aching pain in and around the eyes, worse on using eyes and better with rest.Photophobia and twitching:
Eyes are sensitive to light with twitching of eyelids and muscular irritability around the eyes.Associated nervous symptoms:
Eye complaints are often associated with nervous weakness, tremors, and muscular exhaustion, showing its action on the nervous system.
Keynote for Exams
Physostigma is chiefly indicated in eye diseases due to spasm or weakness of accommodation with muscular fatigue.

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