Alpha-adrenergic antagonists and iris dynamics: Challenges and solutions in cataract surgery
α1-ARAs have implications for pupil size regulation and surgical procedures involving the eye. Tamsulosin is more potent than alfuzosin in inducing IFIS. Systemic α1-ARAs lower values of DMR thickness, DMR/SMR ratio and reduces pupillary diameter. Therefore, ophthalmologists, primary care physicians, urologists, and patients should be aware of the potential difficulties that these drugs pose for cataract surgery.
Authors
- Jaya Kaushik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6058-4875)
- Meenu Dangi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7708-8214)
- Rishi Sharma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3932-7337)
- Rakesh Kumar Jha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6803-6427)
- Ankita Singh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8136-6375)
- Sumit Goyal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8678-0680)
Institutions
- Military Hospital (PK)
- Command Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Ophthalmology
- Published
- 2024-10-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-024-03705-1
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.62