cycloplegia. / (ˌsaɪkləʊˈpliːdʒɪə, ˌsɪk-) / noun. paralysis of the muscles that adjust the shape of the lens of the eye, resulting in loss of ability to focus.

What is the difference between mydriatic and Miotic?

Miosis, or myosis, is excessive constriction of the pupil. The term is from Ancient Greek μύειν mūein, “to close the eyes”. The opposite condition, mydriasis, is the dilation of the pupil. Anisocoria is the condition of one pupil being more dilated than the other.

What is the difference between tropicamide and phenylephrine?

Conclusions:: Tropicamide 1% dilates pupils approximately twice as fast as phenylephrine 2.5%. Pupils dilated with tropicamide 1% also achieved a greater absolute pupillary dilation after ten minutes compared to phenylephrine 2.5%.