mydriasis


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mydriasis

[mə′drī·ə·səs]
(medicine)
Prolonged dilation of the pupil of the eye.
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In a previous study, 3 different neuromuscular blocking agents were applied locally to induce mydriasis in kestrels.
Safety and efficacy of bilateral topical application of rocuronium bromide for mydriasis in European kestrels (Falco tinnunculus)
The relative mydriasis and reversal of ptosis on the abnormal right side following apraclonidine confirm the presence of right Horner's syndrome.
Apraclonidine in the diagnosis of Horner's syndrome
complications remove silicone oil (months) 1 12 2 3 Silicone oil under 14 conjunctiva 4 Posterior capsule opacity 5 6 13 7 5 8 8 9 Iris and corneal neovascularisation, retinal redetachment 10 11 Temporary ocular hypertension 12 Band keratopathy and postoperative mydriasis, retinal redetachment 13 14 8 * BCVA: best-corrected visual acuity.
Outcomes of Vitrectomy in Pediatric Retinal Detachment with Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
(28,29) The two most common side effects are mydriasis and cycloplegia.
Psychotropic drugs and ocular side effects/Psikotropik ilaclar ve okuler yan etkileri
Recovery of accommodation is typically between six-12 hours after instillation whilst mydriasis resolves by 24 hours after instillation.
Retinoscopy in infancy: cycloplegic versus non-cycloplegic
Horner's syndrome presents with ptosis and miosis, enophthalmos and anhydrosis, and was excluded on the basis of ipsilateral mydriasis and the absence of a high sensory or sympathetic block.
An unusual presentation of a pituitary tumour in the early postpartum period
Routine examination included uncorrected visual acuity, intraocular pressure, B ultrasound, the best corrected visual acuity, slit lamp examination, and mydriasis fundus examination.
Visual Quality Assessment of Posterior Capsule Opacification Using Optical Quality Analysis System (OQAS)
Siderosis bulbi as a result of iron retention is characterized by rust coloured corneal stroma, iris heterochromia, mydriasis, decreased vision, lenticular deposits, cataract, retinal degeneration and glaucoma.
Atypical case of retained intraocular foreign body presenting as secondary glaucoma after 12 years
(28,29) The most two common side effects are mydriasis and cycloplegia.
Psychotropic drugs and ocular side effects/Psikotropik ilaclar ve okuler yan etkileri
After instillation, your assessor will usually let the patient wait for 20 minutes or so while the drug begins to take action and will probably ask you some questions concerning mydriasis and indirect ophthalmoscopy in order to help tick off the competency.
Advising on visit two: Optical Express optometrist Amar-Kaash Gandecha discusses the pre-reg slit lamp indirect biomicoscopy assessment which forms part of visit two
Summary of the various toxic syndromes Syndrome Examples Clinical clues Alpha adrenergic Phenylpropanolamine, Hypertension with phenylephrine reflex bradycardia; mydriasis Beta adrenergic Salbutamol, Hypotension, theophylline, caffeine tachycardia Mixed adrenergic Amphetamines, cocaine Hypertension with sympathomimetic) tachycardia; mydriasis; sweaty skin 3ympatholytic Methyldopa, opioids, Hypotension and phenothiazines bradycardia; miosis; decreased peristalsis Nicotinic Nicotine, Unpredictable; cholinergic succinylcholine fasciculations, paralysis 'Muscarinic None Bradycardia, miosis, cholinergic' sweating, hyperperistalsis, bronchorrhoea, wheezing, excessive salivation, etc.
Approach to the acutely poisoned patient: poisoning, accidental or deliberate, is a common presentation in emergency departments
Mydriasis was achieved by using 1% tropicamide and phenylephrine 5%.
Comparison of topical anesthesia with peribulbar anesthesia small incision cataract surgery

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