of or relating to or causing constriction of the pupil of the eye. “a miotic drug” synonyms: myotic. a drug that causes miosis (constriction of the pupil of the eye)

What is the meaning of miotic?

of or relating to or causing constriction of the pupil of the eye. “a miotic drug” synonyms: myotic. a drug that causes miosis (constriction of the pupil of the eye)

What is a miotic agent?

Miotic agents (parasympathomimetics) Miotics work by contraction of the ciliary muscle, tightening the trabecular meshwork and allowing increased outflow of aqueous through traditional pathways. Miosis results from action of these drugs on the pupillary sphincter.