Comparison Between cyclopentolate and (cyclopentolate 1% +tropicamide 1%) on the cycloplegic efficiency in children

Authors

  • Mahmoud Rajab Tishreen University
  • Mohammed Khaddour Tishreen University

Abstract

Purpose:

compares the effect of cyclopentolate 1% versus combination ( cyclopentolate 1% +tropicamide 1% ) on the ( cycloplegic onset , cycloplegic efficiency and pupil diameter) .

Patients and methods:

This was an analytical cross-sectional study involving children aged 5 to 18 years with dark irides who were attending ophthalmology clinic in Tishreen University Hospital in lattakia. Cyclopentolate 1% was installed in left eye three time at 5 minute intervals, and cyclopentolate 1% was installed in right eye three time at 5 minute intervals with two drops of Tropicamide 1% (one drop after 1 minute of cyclopentolate first drop and one drop after 1 minute of cyclopentolate second drop). Refractive errors, spherical equivalent and pupillary diameter were recorded before the first drop and after drop during 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60 minutes.

Results:

Cyclopentolate 1%-Tropicamide 1% combination had rapid onset of cycloplegia (5 versus 10 minutes) and shorter time of maximal cycloplegia (30 versus 60 minutes)

Conclusion:

Cyclopentolate 1% - Tropicamide 1% combination was superior to Cyclopentolate 1% in rapidity of cycloplegic onset and time of maximal cycloplegia.

Author Biographies

Mahmoud Rajab, Tishreen University

Professor - Faculty of Human Medicine

Mohammed Khaddour, Tishreen University

Postgraduate Student - Faculty of Human Medicine

Published

2021-07-06

How to Cite

1.
رجب م, خضور م. Comparison Between cyclopentolate and (cyclopentolate 1% +tropicamide 1%) on the cycloplegic efficiency in children. Tuj-hlth [Internet]. 2021Jul.6 [cited 2024Apr.20];43(3). Available from: https://journal.tishreen.edu.sy/index.php/hlthscnc/article/view/10722

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