adjective
- causing constriction of the pupil of the eye
Usage: medical
noun
- a drug or substance that causes constriction of the pupil
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a miotic eye drop to reduce the patient’s eye pressure.
- Pilocarpine is a commonly used miotic in glaucoma treatment.
- The miotic effect of the medication was evident within minutes.
- Bright light has a natural miotic effect on the pupils.
- The ophthalmologist explained how miotic drugs work to constrict pupils.
- After using the miotic drops, her pupils became noticeably smaller.