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Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - Pharmacology

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Compared to mydriatic agents, how do the effects of cycloplegic agents affect the eye?

Dilates the pupil
Constricts the pupil
Paralyzes accommodation
Both dilates the pupil and paralyzes accommodation

Explanation

Answer: D - Both dilates the pupil and paralyzes accommodation

Compared to mydriatic agents, cycloplegic agents not only dilate the pupil but also paralyze accommodation. Cycloplegic agents allow the physician to better ascertain what is wrong with a patient’s eye. They are also used directly after surgery to allow the eye some time to heal or to manage pain.

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