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Mydriatics

Medical Definition:	Agents that dilate the pupil. They may be either sympathomimetics or parasympatholytics. The latter cause cycloplegia or paralysis of accommodation at high doses and may precipitate glaucoma. Mydriatics are used in eye diseases and to facilitate eye examination.
Guide Notes:	GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; consider also PUPIL /drug eff; for CYCLOPLEGICS consider also CILIARY BODY /drug eff
Also Called:	Cycloplegics

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