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Summary
A child experienced unilateral mydriasis after flower exposure. Testing confirmed atropine-like agents from Datura wrightii flowers, likely causing the eye dilation.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Clinical Toxicology
- Botany
Background:
- Painless, unilateral mydriasis can be a sign of anticholinergic exposure.
- Datura species are known to contain potent tropane alkaloids.