Tropicamide: Effects on Pupil Dilation and Intraocular Pressure
Impact of Tropicamide on the Eye Tropicamide serves as a mydriatic agent in ophthalmology. It widens the pupils, allowing for detailed eye examinations. This anticholinergic agent acts on the muscarinic receptors. Its application causes temporary dilation by relaxing the sphincter muscle of the iris. The impact on intraocular pressure (IOP) remains controversial. Some studies indicate … Read more