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Cycloplegic refraction after echothiophate iodide.

E L Raab

    Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
    |July 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Discontinuing echothiophate iodide is not necessary for accurate cycloplegic retinoscopy in patients with accommodative esodeviation. Retinoscopy measurements remain comparable whether patients are on or off the medication.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Accommodative esodeviation is a common condition requiring accurate refractive measurements.
    • Echothiophate iodide is a medication used in managing certain types of esodeviation.
    • Cycloplegic retinoscopy is a standard method for objective refractive error assessment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine if discontinuing echothiophate iodide is necessary before performing cycloplegic retinoscopy.
    • To assess the impact of echothiophate iodide treatment on retinoscopy measurements.

    Main Methods:

    • Retinoscopy under cycloplegia using cyclopentolate hydrochloride was performed.
    • Measurements were taken on 18 patients (36 eyes) with accommodative esodeviation.
    • Patients were assessed both during and after treatment with echothiophate iodide.

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    Main Results:

    • Cycloplegic retinoscopy measurements were clinically comparable before and after echothiophate iodide treatment.
    • Measurement consistency was observed irrespective of echothiophate concentration, duration, or time since discontinuation.

    Conclusions:

    • Discontinuation of echothiophate iodide is not required for reliable cycloplegic retinoscopic measurements.
    • This finding simplifies the pre-examination protocol for patients with accommodative esodeviation on echothiophate iodide therapy.