Is post-cataract mydriasis necessary?

Abstract

We report the results of a randomised prospective trial of post-operative cyclopentolate in patients who had uncomplicated endocapsular cataract extraction. We found no significant difference in visual acuity, intraocular lens centration or pupil area achieved after dilatation with tropicamide. There was a marked increase in the incidence of posterior synechiae in the group receiving cyclopentolate (33% vs. 13%). © 1993, College of Ophthalmologists. All right reserved.