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The Draize Test (named after FDA toxicologist John Draize), along with the LD50, are two of the most common animal tests. The Draize Test involves dropping the tested substance directly into an animal's eyes and observing the results. The test subject is commonly an albino rabbit. It is observed for at least 3 days for signs of redness, swelling, discharge, ulceration and/or cloudiness in the eyes.
At the end of the test, the test subject may be humanely killed.
Such tests are controversial, considered by animal rights activists to be animal cruelty.
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