- Weakens ciliary muscle contraction (loss of accommodation) - Dilates pupil (mydriasis) - Causes ciliary muscle paralysis (cycloplegia)

- Corneal ulcer - Uveitis - Cycloplegic refraction (dilation of the eyes in the clinic) - primary use - Off label: used in hospice to decrease drooling, lacrimation

Cycloplegics AKA Anticholinergics Flashcards by Nicole Stephens

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Weakens ciliary muscle contraction (loss of accommodation)
Dilates pupil (mydriasis)
Causes ciliary muscle paralysis (cycloplegia)

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Indications

Corneal ulcer
Uveitis
Cycloplegic refraction (dilation of the eyes in the clinic) - primary use
Off label: used in hospice to decrease drooling, lacrimation

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