Firth, A.Y. (2006) Transdermal scopolamine (Hyoscine): visual side-effects. British and Irish Orthoptic Journal (3). 14 - 16 . ISSN 1743-9868
Abstract
Aims: To highlight the side effects of transdermal scopolamine. Methods: Evidence from the literature is presented concerning the use of this drug and visual side effects. Results: The main side effects are pupillary dilation and blurring of vision. These appear to be more frequently encountered with repeated use of patches and where there is local contamination between the patch and the eye. Conclusions: Awareness of the visual side effects of transdermal scopolamine may help the clinician recognise symptomatic conditions presenting in adults; and especially in children with special needs who are unable to communicate problems.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2006 British and Irish Orthoptic Society. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in British and Irish Orthoptic Journal. Uploaded with permission from the copyright holder. |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > The Medical School (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 02 Sep 2013 13:43 |
Last Modified: | 02 Sep 2013 13:44 |
Published Version: | http://www.orthoptics.org.uk/BIOJ |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | British and Irish Orthoptic Society |
Refereed: | Yes |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:76233 |