What is it used for before eye surgery?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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It widens the pupil so the ophthalmic team can examine or operate inside the eye more easily.

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phenylephrine hydrochloride + tropicamide · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

It widens the pupil so the ophthalmic team can examine or operate inside the eye more easily.

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