mydriatic (Meaning)
Wordnet
mydriatic (n)
a drug that causes the pupil of the eye to dilate; used to aid eye examinations
Webster
mydriatic (a.)
Causing dilatation of the pupil.
Webster
mydriatic (n.)
A mydriatic medicine or agent, as belladonna.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mydriatic
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mydriatic Sentence Examples
- The mydriatic drops dilated my pupils, enhancing my vision for the exam.
- Certain medications can have mydriatic effects, widening the pupils.
- The ophthalmologist administered a mydriatic to aid in the diagnosis of my eye condition.
- Mydriatic agents are often used to prepare patients for eye surgeries.
- The use of mydriatics can result in blurred vision and sensitivity to light.
- Some types of glaucoma medications act as mydriatics, reducing the intraocular pressure.
- Mydriasis, caused by mydriatics, allows for a more thorough examination of the eye's interior.
- The mydriatic effect typically lasts for several hours but can vary depending on the medication used.
- Certain plants contain mydriatic compounds, which can be used to create eye drops or ointments.
- Mydriatics can be beneficial in certain medical procedures but should be used cautiously due to potential side effects.
FAQs About the word mydriatic
a drug that causes the pupil of the eye to dilate; used to aid eye examinationsCausing dilatation of the pupil., A mydriatic medicine or agent, as belladonna.
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The mydriatic drops dilated my pupils, enhancing my vision for the exam.
Certain medications can have mydriatic effects, widening the pupils.
The ophthalmologist administered a mydriatic to aid in the diagnosis of my eye condition.
Mydriatic agents are often used to prepare patients for eye surgeries.
