Preferred cycloplegic drug in 1 year old child:
Ans. B. Atropine eye ointmentIn children, tone of eye muscle is very high. So in this case a strong cycloplegic is given which is atropine. It is given in the form of ointment as eye drops can get absorbed through naso-oral route and can cause hyperthermia. In adults, tropicamide is drug of choice as cycloplegic.
Atropine oral
Atropine eye ointment
Tropicamide
Phenylephrine
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