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Which of the following is the shoest acting mydriatic?

A
Atropine
B
Tropicamide
C
Cyclopentolate
D
Homatropine
High-Yield Explanation
Ref:KD Tripathi pharmacology 6th edition (page.no: 111) Tropicamide has the quickest (20-40 min) and briefest (3--6 hours) action but is a relatively unreliable cycloplegic. However, it is satisfactory for refraction testing in adults and as sho acting mydriatic for fundoscopy. for infants and children, atropine must be used for fundoscopy

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