Mydriatic vs. Miotic

Mydriatic vs. Miotic — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Mydriatic and Miotic

Mydriaticadjective

Pertaining to or causing mydriasis (the dilation of the pupil of the eye).

Mioticadjective

(biology) Causing miosis (the constriction of the pupil of the eye).

Mydriaticnoun

(pharmacology) A drug that causes mydriasis.

Mioticnoun

Any drug that causes miosis.

Mydriaticnoun

a drug that causes the pupil of the eye to dilate; used to aid eye examinations

Mioticadjective

of or relating to or causing constriction of the pupil of the eye;

a miotic drug
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