cycloplegic agent

Introduction

An agent which paralyzes the ciliary muscle of the eye resulting in an inability to accomodate.

More general terms

• ophthalmic agent (eyedrops)

More specific terms

• atropine (Atropair, Atropine-Care)
• cyclopentolate (Cyclogyl)
• homatropine (Isopto Homatropine)
• scopolamine (Transderm Scop, Hyoscine)

Additional terms

• cycloplegia