DR. BARNITA DAS

Dr. RAMAN YENUGANDULA

Abstract

Latent refractive errors are determined through a drug induced paralysis of ciliary muscles known as Cycloplegia, that helps in the diagnosis of accommodative esodeviations and latent hypermetropia. Here, we compare the side effects of 3 common cycloplegics,the most widely used group of drugs in pediatric ophthalmology. 100 children(<14 yrs) from out-patient department were divided in 9 groups,based on age and diagnosis. The side effects of Tropac-P and Cyclopentolate-1% eye drops,and Atropine-1% ointment were evaluated depending on their duration of action. Cyclopentolate showed side effects in 66% children with 80% of them having extra-pyramidal signs and restlessness,requiring attention. Minimal reactions were noted in 12% of Atropinised children,where Tropac-P was well tolerated with occasional photophobia. All 3 drugs showed similar efficacy except Atropine being better in accommodative esodeviations suggesting the continued use of Tropac-P and Atropine instead of Cyclopentolate.[advanced_iframe src="https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/embed.aspx?src=https://aiosproceedings.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/2021/E-Poster/FP1796.pptx" width="100%" height="608"]