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2. Tropicamide - Wikipedia

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   Tropicamide, sold under the brand name Mydriacyl among others, is a medication used to dilate the pupil and help with examination of the eye. [3] Specifically it is used to help examine the back of the eye. [4] It is applied as eye drops. [3] Effects occur within 40 minutes and last for up to a day. [3]

3. Dilated fundus examination - Wikipedia

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   Dilated fundus examination (DFE) is a diagnostic procedure that uses mydriatic eye drops to dilate or enlarge the pupil in order to obtain a better view of the fundus of the eye. [1] Once the pupil is dilated, examiners use ophthalmoscopy to view the eye's interior, which makes it easier to assess the retina, optic nerve head, blood vessels ...

4. Mydriasis - Wikipedia

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   Conversely, parasympathetic stimulation causes contraction of the circular muscle and constriction of the pupil. The mechanism of mydriasis depends on the agent being used. It usually involves either a disruption of the parasympathetic nerve supply to the eye (which normally constricts the pupil) or overactivity of the sympathetic nervous ...

5. Atropine - Wikipedia

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   Topical atropine is used as a cycloplegic, to temporarily paralyze the accommodation reflex, and as a mydriatic, to dilate the pupils. [15] Atropine degrades slowly, typically wearing off in 7 to 14 days, so it is generally used as a therapeutic mydriatic, whereas tropicamide (a shorter-acting cholinergic antagonist) or phenylephrine (an α-adrenergic agonist) is preferred as an aid to ...

6. 4-Hydroxyamphetamine - Wikipedia

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   Hydroxyamphetamine is used in eye drops to dilate the pupil (a process called mydriasis) so that the back of the eye can be examined. This is a diagnostic test for Horner's syndrome . Patients with Horner's syndrome exhibit anisocoria brought about by lesions on the nerves that connect to the nasociliary branch of the ophthalmic nerve . [ 7 ]

7. Eye drop - Wikipedia

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   Eye drops or eyedrops are liquid drops applied directly to the surface of the eye usually in small amounts such as a single drop or a few drops. Eye drops usually contain saline to match the salinity of the eye. Drops containing only saline and sometimes a lubricant are often used as artificial tears to treat dry eyes or simple eye irritation ...

8. The 10 Best Eye Drops for Dry Eyes for Instant Relief From ...

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   The best eye drops for dry eyes in 2023 work to soothe various dry eye symptoms. Here, find expert-approved picks from Refresh, Systane, Opti-Free, and more.

9. Pilocarpine - Wikipedia

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   Onset of effects with the drops is typically within an hour and lasts for up to a day. [1] By mouth it is used for dry mouth as a result of Sjögren syndrome or radiation therapy. [9] Common side effects of the eye drops include irritation of the eye, increased tearing, headache, and blurry vision. [1]