Tag: Myopia

Cycloplegic refraction is considered the gold standard for accurately determining refractive error in children, as non-cycloplegic methods can lead to over-estimation of myopia. Deciding **what to prescribe after cycloplegic refraction** requires careful clinical judgment, particularly for young patients.

Pilocarpine has been used in ophthalmology for over a century, primarily to treat glaucoma [1.5.3]. A well-documented side effect of this medication is blurred distance vision, but why does pilocarpine cause myopia? The answer lies in its direct action on the eye's focusing muscles.