Tropicamide
Tropicamide is an eye drop used to produce temporary mydriasis and relax focusing for eye examination. It can blur near vision and increase light sensitivity.
Key points
- Do not drive until vision has returned sufficiently for safe driving.
- Narrow drainage angles can create a risk of acute angle-closure glaucoma.
- Eye-drop products must not be swallowed, injected or used for another route.
Listings are for comparison only; suitability depends on ophthalmic assessment, the examination plan and pharmacy or clinic checks.
Important safety checks
Review glaucoma risk, eye injury or inflammation, pregnancy and anticholinergic sensitivity. Sunglasses may help temporary light sensitivity.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent eye care for severe eye pain, headache with nausea, halos around lights or persistent vision loss. Facial swelling or breathing difficulty needs emergency help.