2004•Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological SocietyRequires access
Changes of Higher Order Aberrations with the Use of Various Mydriatics.
Myoung Joon Kim, Je Hyeong Kim, Tae Hyung Lim, Hungwon Tchah
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Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate the changes of higher-order aberrations of the eye with the application of various mydriatics. Methods: Higher-order aberrations were measured in 18 eyes of 11 subjects (ages 26 to 37 years; 9 males, 2 females) without any ocular diseases except refractive errors. Repeated measurements were conducted before and after instillation of 1 drop of three different mydriatics: 10% phenylephrine, a combination of 0.5% tropicamide and 0.5% phenylephrine (Mydrin-P), and 1% cyclopentolate. The data from 6 mm pupil size were calculated and analyzed. Results: Average root mean square of higher-order (HO-RMS) aberrations was 0.39 in undilated eyes. The averages HO-RMS after instillation of phenylephrine, Mydrin-P, and cyclopentolate was 0.40, 0.41, and 0.42, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference among the four HO-RMS conditions. The spherical aberration of undilated or phenylephrine-instilled condition was different from that of Mydrin-P or cyclopentolate condition (p