Mydriasis

Question 1

What is it?

Answer 1

Mydriasis occurs when an individual’s pupils (the black opening in the center of the eye that regulates light entry), become dilated, or larger.

Question 2

causes

Answer 2

third nerve palsy
Holmes-Adie pupil
traumatic iridoplegia
phaeochromocytoma
congenital

Question 3

drug causes

Answer 3

topical mydriatics: tropicamide, atropine
sympathomimetic drugs: amphetamines, cocaine
anticholinergic drugs: tricyclic antidepressants

Question 4

what is anisocoria?

Answer 4

a condition characterized by unequal pupil sizes. May result