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Atropine Sulfate and Treating Horse Eyes
Atropine Sulfate, Mydriatics and Treating Horse Eyes
Introduction
Atropine, when used topically on the eye causes mydriasis (pupillary dilation) and prevents the eye from dilating in response to light (cycloplegia). Atropine is useful in several inflammatory conditions of the eye. This article discusses indications, use, and precautions with the use of this drug.
Use
One of the sources of pain in the inflammed eye is the reflexive constriction of the iris. Atropine, when used topically on the eye causes mydriasis (pupillary dilation) and prevents the eye from dilating in response to light (cycloplegia). This makes atropine useful in the control of this pain. In some cases where there is excessive fibrin in the anterior chamber the fibrin can organize across the pupil, sealing it closed or at best partially opened. These adhesions are called synechiae. Atropine, by keeping the pupil wide open, can help minimize synechiae formation.
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