Tropicamide 1% w/v, 5mL Eye Drops$37.00
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Tropicamide 1% w/v, 5mL Eye Drops
SKU GME1197Eye Care
Product Introduction
Tropicamide 1% w/v eye drops temporarily widen the pupil and relax the eye’s focusing muscle for a detailed eye examination. They help with examination of the retina and measurement of refractive errors.
How to use
For diagnostic dilation, the eye-care professional places drops in the lower-eyelid pocket before the examination. Keep the eye gently closed and press the inner corner for one to two minutes to reduce drainage into the nose.
How it works
Tropicamide blocks muscarinic receptors in the iris sphincter and ciliary muscle. This produces pupil dilation and temporary loss of near-focusing ability.
Side effects
Brief stinging, blurred near vision and sensitivity to light are expected effects. A pressure rise can occur in susceptible eyes; severe eye pain with headache or nausea needs urgent attention.
Important information
A history of narrow drainage angles or angle-closure glaucoma is particularly important. Infants and young children are more sensitive to systemic anticholinergic effects. Avoid driving while vision remains blurred.
Uses
- Diagnostic mydriasis and cycloplegia for fundus examination and refraction.
Benefits
Allows a clearer view of the retina and reduces the eye’s focusing response during refraction testing.
How long can light sensitivity last after dilation?
The effect usually fades over several hours, although some people notice glare or near blur for up to a day. Sunglasses can make bright light more comfortable.
Does a dilated pupil mean that the eye has been numbed?
No. Dilation and local anaesthesia are different effects; tropicamide does not make the eye insensitive to pain.
Can these drops improve short-sightedness?
They help measure a focusing error during testing but do not permanently correct it.
Why might a child receive cycloplegic drops for a vision test?
Children can focus strongly during testing. Relaxing that response can reveal a refractive error that would otherwise be underestimated.
Are pupil-dilating drops a treatment for glaucoma?
No. They serve a different purpose from pressure-lowering drops and can trigger a pressure attack in an eye with a narrow drainage angle.
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