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'''Miosis''' is a medical term for constriction of the [[pupil]]. It is the opposite of [[mydriasis]]. It is seen in a variety of medical conditions, and can also be caused by certain drugs and chemicals. Eye drops used to intentionally cause miosis are known as "miotics". Extreme miosis is commonly called "pinpoint pupils", a situation that can be caused by use of opiates. | '''Miosis''' is a medical term for constriction of the [[pupil]]. It is the opposite of [[mydriasis]]. It is seen in a variety of medical conditions, and can also be caused by certain drugs and chemicals. Eye drops used to intentionally cause miosis are known as "miotics". Extreme miosis is commonly called "pinpoint pupils", a situation that can be caused by use of opiates. | ||
==Diagnosis== | |||
===CT=== | |||
Chest CT if Horner's syndrome is found and to rule out apical lung mass | |||
==Treatment== | |||
===Medical Therapy=== | |||
Chest CT if Horner's syndrome is found and to rule out apical lung mass | |||
===Primary Prevention=== | |||
Remove problem causing medications | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Signs and symptoms]] | |||
[[Category:Physical examination]] | |||
[[Category:Ophthalmology]] | |||
[[Category:Neurology]] | |||
[[Category:Emergency medicine]] | |||
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Overview
Miosis is a medical term for constriction of the pupil. It is the opposite of mydriasis. It is seen in a variety of medical conditions, and can also be caused by certain drugs and chemicals. Eye drops used to intentionally cause miosis are known as "miotics". Extreme miosis is commonly called "pinpoint pupils", a situation that can be caused by use of opiates.
Diagnosis
CT
Chest CT if Horner's syndrome is found and to rule out apical lung mass
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Chest CT if Horner's syndrome is found and to rule out apical lung mass
Primary Prevention
Remove problem causing medications