1. Plural of mydriatic; drugs or agents that cause the pupil of the eye to dilate.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term; Usually used in plural form in clinical contexts

Examples

• The ophthalmologist used mydriatics to dilate the patient's pupils before the eye examination.
• Common mydriatics include tropicamide and phenylephrine.
• Mydriatics are essential tools in comprehensive eye care and diagnosis.
• The patient was advised to avoid driving after receiving mydriatics.
• Some mydriatics can cause temporary blurred vision and light sensitivity.