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What is the mechanism of action of cycloplegics?
What is the mechanism of action of cycloplegics?
- They work by binding to effector sites in the iris sphincter
- They primarily affect the blood vessel proliferations in the retina
- They cause contraction of the ciliary muscle to induce accommodation
- They induce paralysis of the ciliary muscles resulting in loss of accommodation (correct)
What is the primary purpose of using cycloplegics in children?
What is the primary purpose of using cycloplegics in children?
- To diagnose esotropia, esophoria, hypermetropia, and amblyopia (correct)
- To enhance retinal photography and optical coherence tomography
- To induce accommodation in the ciliary muscles
- To treat corneal abrasions and congestion
What is hypermetropia also known as?
What is hypermetropia also known as?
- Astigmatism
- Nearsightedness
- Farsightedness (correct)
- Presbyopia
What is the main function of innervation of the ciliary body?
What is the main function of innervation of the ciliary body?
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What is amblyopia commonly referred to as?
What is amblyopia commonly referred to as?
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What is the primary purpose of using cycloplegics in children?
What is the primary purpose of using cycloplegics in children?
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What is the mechanism of action of cycloplegics?
What is the mechanism of action of cycloplegics?
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What is amblyopia commonly referred to as?
What is amblyopia commonly referred to as?
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What is the main function of innervation of the ciliary body?
What is the main function of innervation of the ciliary body?
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What is hypermetropia also known as?
What is hypermetropia also known as?
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