Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or causing cycloplegia, a paralysis of the ciliary muscle that prevents accommodation of the eye

“The cycloplegic effect of the eye drops made it difficult for the patient to focus on nearby objects.”

2. adjective

relating to or causing a temporary paralysis of accommodation

“The eye specialist used cycloplegic eye drops to diagnose the patient’s vision problem.”

3. noun

a drug that causes cycloplegia or paralysis of accommodation

“The eye drops were administered as a cycloplegic to help diagnose the patient’s vision problem.”