What is the purpose of administering a cycloplegic agent? (Select all that apply.)
a. Facilitate examination of the eye
b. Facilitate surgery on the eye
c. Cause pupillary dilation
d. Paralyze the ciliary muscle
e. Decrease the production of aqueous humor
ANS: A, B, D
The eye is easier to examine in some cases if the ciliary muscle is paralyzed. Surgery on the eye is easier when the ciliary muscle is paralyzed. Cycloplegic agents are used to paralyze the ciliary muscle in preparation for examination or surgery. Drugs that cause pupillary dilation are called mydriatic agents. Cycloplegic agents do not decrease the production of aqueous humor.
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