MYDRIATICS
\mˌɪdɹɪˈatɪks], \mˌɪdɹɪˈatɪks], \m_ˌɪ_d_ɹ_ɪ__ˈa_t_ɪ_k_s]\
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Agents that dilate the pupil. They may be either sympathomimetics or parasympatholytics. The latter cause cycloplegia or paralysis of accommodation at high doses and may precipitate glaucoma. Mydriatics are used in eye diseases and to facilitate eye examination.
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