Mydriatic (Noun)
Meaning
A drug that causes the pupil of the eye to dilate; used to aid eye examinations.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor used a mydriatic to help examine the patient's retinas more thoroughly.
- The nurse carefully administered the mydriatic before the ophthalmologist began the eye exam.
- Mydriatics are commonly used during comprehensive vision tests to allow for a better view of the eye's inner structures.
- The ophthalmologist chose a mild mydriatic for the young child to minimize potential discomfort.
- Before performing cataract surgery, the anesthesiologist applied a mydriatic to the patient's eye to facilitate the procedure.