title: Unilateral mydriasis caused by transdermal scopolamine.
abstract: Contamination of the eye after handling of a transdermal scopolamine patch may cause accidental mydriasis. A simple office test is discussed to identify this pharmacologic blockade and thereby avoid an extensive neurologic workup.
authors.affiliation: Nassau County Medical Center, East Meadow, N.Y.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Rubin
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Sadoff
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Cozzi
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000328:Adult; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015878:Mydriasis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010862:Pilocarpine; D012601:Scopolamine / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D010862:Pilocarpine; D012601:Scopolamine