Question - What is the so-called “Draize test”?
Answer- The cited article reports “Given the hazardous nature of many materials and substances, ocular toxicity testing is required to evaluate the dangers associated with these substances after their exposure to the eye. Historically, animal tests such as the Draize test were exclusively used to determine the level of ocular toxicity by applying a test substance to a live rabbit’s eye and evaluating the biological response. (Wilson SL et al. An overview of current techniques for ocular toxicity testing. 2015 Toxicology 327:32-46)
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