Visual defects accompanying pharmacologic mydriasis in young black adults
The Medicine Journal
; 5(8): 3-8, 1993.
Article
in English
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| ID: biblio-1272828
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ABSTRACT
In a prospective study of 20 healthy young adults; (40 eyes); homatropine (2); an anticholinergic mydriatic; with rapid onset of action produced mydriasis which peaked in 60.0 + 3.2 mins. Visual functions were impaired; ranging from inability to read fine prints or perform near tasks; to loss of light reflex; paralysis of accommodation; etc throughout the duration of the study It is suggested that shorter acting mydriatics be used for routine ophthalmoscopy. Furthermore; reversal of mydriasis after routine ocular examination is indicated
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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Mydriasis
/
Pupil
Type of study:
Observational study
Language:
English
Journal:
The Medicine Journal
Year:
1993
Type:
Article
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