Novitskaya ES, Dean SJ, Moore JE, Moore TCB, Nagendran S, Sharma A. Effects of some ophthalmic medications on pupil size: a literature review.
Can J Ophthalmol 2009;
44:193-7. [PMID:
19491955 DOI:
10.3129/i09-003]
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Abstract
Ophthalmological pharmacology is a rapidly expanding field aimed at achieving the safest and most effective treatment results. Physicians must be aware of the side-effect profiles, both beneficial and harmful, of medications currently used. This review highlights the available data on the effect of some ophthalmic medications on pupil size; it was limited to all reports or studies describing topical ophthalmic agents not originally designed or indicated to alter pupil diameter. This awareness will protect patients from unwanted drug-induced side effects and will improve clinical management and patient care.
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