Unilateral mydriasis caused by transdermal scopolamine.
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.
Rubin
M M
MM
Nassau County Medical Center, East Meadow, N.Y.
Sadoff
R S
RS
Cozzi
G M
GM
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
D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D010862:Pilocarpine; D012601:Scopolamine