Cycloplegic: Difference between revisions
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*Generally [[anticholinergics]]: specifically antimuscarinic | *Generally [[anticholinergics]]: specifically antimuscarinic | ||
*Block the responses of the sphincter muscle of the iris and stimulation of ciliary body muscle, leading to cycloplegia and mydriasis (dilated pupils) | *Block the responses of the sphincter muscle of the iris and stimulation of ciliary body muscle, leading to cycloplegia and mydriasis (dilated pupils) | ||
*Often used for symptomatic relief in the treatment of [[uveitis]] | |||
*Topical agents | *Topical agents | ||
Latest revision as of 19:22, 5 February 2021
Background
- Generally anticholinergics: specifically antimuscarinic
- Block the responses of the sphincter muscle of the iris and stimulation of ciliary body muscle, leading to cycloplegia and mydriasis (dilated pupils)
- Often used for symptomatic relief in the treatment of uveitis
- Topical agents