Medicine Overview of Mydrate Eye Drop
Mydrate is used before eye examinations and for treatment of certain eye condition called uveitis. It works by enlarging the pupil of the eyes and helps the doctor visualize the eye more closely. It also reduces redness and swelling in the eyes after cataract surgery.
Mydrate is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Refrain from touching the tip of the dropper to any surface to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
Using Mydrate can make your eyes more sensitive to light. Thus, wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from sunlight and other bright lights. The common side effects include burning sensation, irritation, or temporarily blurring of the vision. Usually, these symptoms resolve quickly.
However, if the symptoms persist for a longer duration, contact your doctor. It is not advised to drive after using this medicine as it may cause blurring of the vision.
- Eye examination
- Uveitis
- Eye irritation
- Foreign body sensation in eyes
- Blurred vision
- Eye itching
- Stinging in the eyes
- Increased intraocular pressure
- Burning sensation in eye
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Mydrate enlarges the pupil for eye examination and is commonly used in adults.
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It also reduces inflammation (redness and swelling) after cataract surgery.
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Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
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Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
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Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
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Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Ophthalmic
Mydriasis and cycloplegia for diagnosis
Adult: Instill 1-2 drops into the affected eye/s repeated after 5-15 minutes.
Ophthalmic
Mydriasis and cycloplegia for diagnosis
Child: Instill 1-2 drops of a 1% solution repeated after 5-15 minutes.
Infants ?3 mth: Not recommended.
Children under 3 months of age, Glaucoma, or people with a tendency to glaucoma because of a shallow anterior chamber, Conditions where the gut is not functioning properly, resulting in an obstruction in the bowel (paralytic ileus), Children with organic brain syndromes, including congenital or neuro-developmental abnormalities such as epilepsy.
This medicine should not be used if history of allergies to one or any of its ingredients.
This medicine is for use in the eyes only and must not be taken by mouth.
These eye drops can cause blurred vision, difficulty focusing and sensitivity to light. The effects can last for up to 24 hours. You must not drive or take part in hazardous activities unless you can see clearly.
You should not wear soft contact lenses during treatment with these eye drops. This is because they contain a preservative called benzalkonium chloride, which can be absorbed by soft contact lenses and cause eye irritation.
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
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