title: Reduction in mydriatic drop size in premature infants.
abstract: In a prospective study of 26 premature infants, 5 microliters microdrops were compared with standard 26 microliters eye drops of cyclopentolate 0.5% and phenylephrine 2.5%. There was no statistical difference in pupil dilatation. The 5 microliters microdrops have potentially fewer adverse effects in premature infants.
authors.affiliation: Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor, Berkshire.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wheatcroft
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McAllister
mesh_terms: D003519:Cyclopentolate / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D008297:Male; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D010656:Phenylephrine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011680:Pupil / Q000187:drug effects*; D012178:Retinopathy of Prematurity / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D004338:Drug Combinations; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D010656:Phenylephrine; D003519:Cyclopentolate