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Abstract #23793 Published in IGR 11-2

Effects of some ophthalmic medications on pupil size: a literature review

Novitskaya ES; Dean SJ; Moore JE; Moore TC; Nagendran S; Sharma A
Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology 2009; 44: 193-197


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.


Classification:

11.14 Investigational drugs; pharmacological experiments (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)
2.8 Iris (Part of: 2 Anatomical structures in glaucoma)



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