[Results of short and long-term treatment of parkinsonism with L-dopa].

The results of substitutive treatment of Parkinson's disease with L-dopa were assessed using a special chart for periodical examinations. This chart contains, among others, a 100-point scoring scale of parkinsonian disability which makes possible objective comparison of the condition of patients after various duration of treatment. The obtained results were compared according to age, sex, duration of disease, results of previous anticholinergic treatment. Ophthalmological examinations were carried out determining the width and reactions of pupils, accomodation and intraocular tension as well as side effects. The results of scoring demonstrated a high therapeutic effectiveness of L-dopa, lack of significant ophthalmological abnormalities and mild degree of side effects due to peripheral and autonomic-system reactions to L-dopa.