Miosis (ophthalmic surgery)
- Intraoperative agents constrict the pupil when needed
- Cholinergic agonists are classic miotics
- Used to facilitate selected ocular procedures
- Effect is local and procedure-specific
- Excess miosis can impair visualization
- Do not confuse with chronic glaucoma treatment
Use at a glance
- Intraoperative agents constrict the pupil when needed
Practical pearls
- Cholinergic agonists are classic miotics
- Effect is local and procedure-specific
- Excess miosis can impair visualization
Choosing treatment
- Used to facilitate selected ocular procedures
Safety / pitfalls
- Do not confuse with chronic glaucoma treatment
Self-check
- How can excess intraoperative miosis hinder surgery?
It can impair visualization. - Which drug class comprises classic miotics?
Cholinergic agonists.
Drugs used for this (2)
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