What is an agent that constricts the pupil? A look at miotics
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The human pupil's size is controlled by a delicate balance of muscular and nervous system signals. When a person moves from a dark environment into bright light, their pupils naturally constrict, but this process can also be triggered pharmacologically. So, **what is an agent that constricts the pupil**? Such a medication is called a miotic, and it is a fundamental tool in ophthalmology for treating a variety of eye conditions.
