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Case Reports
. 1990 Nov;70(5):569-70.
doi: 10.1016/0030-4220(90)90398-c.

Unilateral mydriasis caused by transdermal scopolamine

M M Rubin  1 , R S Sadoff, G M Cozzi
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Case Reports

Unilateral mydriasis caused by transdermal scopolamine

M M Rubin et al. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol. 1990 Nov.

Abstract

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.

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