Eye: Mydriatics and cyclolegics

Question 1

An example of a short-acting, relatively weak mydriatic?

Answer 1

Tropicamide 0.5% (action lasts for 4-6 hours).

Question 2

A longer-acting mydriatic with action up to 24 hours?

Answer 2

Cyclopentolate hydrochloride.

Question 3

A longer-acting mydriatic with action up to 7 days?

Answer 3

Atropine sulfate

Question 4

Phenylephrine hydrochloride is used for mydriasis in what procedures?

Answer 4

Diagnostic or therapeutic procedures; mydriasis occurs within 60-90 minutes and lasts up to 5-7 hours.