Systolic Hypertension as Side Effect of Topical Low Dose Atropine Drops

Authors

Barry Wasserman, Thomas Jefferson UiversityFollow
Erik Massenzio, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Karen Lee, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
David Plager

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-1-2024

Comments

This article is the author's final published version in American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, Volume 33, March 2024, Article number 102004.

The published version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajoc.2024.102004.

Copyright © 2024 Published by Elsevier Inc.

Abstract

PURPOSE: To present a case of increased systemic hypertension and pupil dilation related to low dose atropine eyedrops.

OBSERVATIONS: A thirteen-year-old male with progressive myopia received atropine 0.05% ophthalmic drops to slow down myopia progression. He exhibited systemic systolic hypertension, photophobia, and bilateral nonreactive mydriasis. The atropine drops were discontinued, and his blood pressure and pupillary function normalized.

CONCLUSIONS AND IMPORTANCE: This case demonstrates sensitivity to low dose atropine with increased systemic blood pressure and pupillary dilation.

Recommended Citation

Wasserman, Barry; Massenzio, Erik; Lee, Karen; and Plager, David, "Systolic Hypertension as Side Effect of Topical Low Dose Atropine Drops" (2024). Wills Eye Hospital Papers. Paper 212.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/willsfp/212

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PubMed ID

38374946

Language

English