Which of the following drugs is used as an adjuvant therapy for treatment of fungal corneal ulcers?: (A) Atropine eye drops, (B) Pilocarpine eye drops, (C) Dexamethasone eye drops, (D) Lidocaine
Answer is A. Ans. (a) Atropine eye dropsRef: Kanski 7/e, p. 179; Khurana 6/e, p. 104Cycloplegic - 1% atropine eye drops or ointment are used to* Reduce pain from ciliary spasm* Prevent formation of posterior synechiae* Increase blood supply to uvea* Reduce exudation and hyperemia