apraclonidine
Alpha-Agonist Eye Drop
Plain-language definition
An eye drop that lowers eye pressure and can also be used as a diagnostic test for Horner syndrome (the affected pupil dilates with this drop).
Where this term comes up
“Pharmacologic testing with apraclonidine (or cocaine)”
Condition · Horner Syndrome
“Apraclonidine drops: can support Horner syndrome”
Symptom · Unequal Pupil Size (Anisocoria)
“Apraclonidine is used to confirm Horner syndrome.”
Finding · Anisocoria (Unequal Pupils)
- Category
- Medication
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Medication terms describe drugs or drug classes that may be used in eye care, neurology, inflammation, infection, or pain treatment.
Related glossary terms
- sympathetic
Sympathetic Nervous System
- aneurysm
Vessel Bulge
- MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- anisocoria
Pupils of Unequal Size
- ptosis
Drooping Upper Eyelid
- anhidrosis
Absent Sweating
A note on medical context
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