What are the side effects of atropine-induced mydriasis?
Disease description:
My child has mild myopia. I took him for an eye examination, and the doctor administered atropine for cycloplegic refraction. I’m concerned about potential side effects—what are the possible side effects of atropine cycloplegia?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Qingqiang
Atropine mydriasis dilates the pupil and is primarily used to assess refractive errors and treat certain ocular conditions. After administration, patients may experience side effects such as facial flushing, blurred vision, fever, headache, and thirst. However, these side effects typically resolve spontaneously within 5–7 days after discontinuing atropine mydriasis and do not cause significant harm to the body. In patients with glaucoma, atropine mydriasis may exacerbate the condition.
