Cyclopentolate

In the cover story of this issue of Ocular Surgery News, we focus on a worldwide shortage of cyclopentolate, the cycloplegic eye drop used commonly in pediatric exams and, more recently, for myopia control.

A 35-year-old Caucasian man with a medical history of migraine headaches presented to the emergency room for acute onset of blurred vision and tunnel vision that began when he woke up in the morning. In addition to blurred vision, he complained of a mild headache with a pressure sensation behind his eyes. He denied eye pain, nausea and vomiting.