PIKOS T Eye Drops

COMPOSITION:

Phenylephrine (5% w/v) + Tropicamide (0.8% w/v)

PACKING:

5ml

PIKOS T Eye Drops is a trusted diagnostic eye drop formulated with Phenylephrine 5% w/v and Tropicamide 0.8% w/v, widely used in pupil dilation (mydriasis) and cycloplegia during critical eye examinations.This ophthalmic solution is ideal for fundus examination, retinoscopy, refraction accuracy tests, and preoperative ocular procedures. The powerful combination of Tropicamide and Phenylephrine ensures rapid, reliable, and long-lasting pupil dilation, making it a preferred choice in clinical, surgical, and emergency ophthalmic care.

💊  Indications:

• Pupil dilation (mydriasis) before eye examination
• Retinal/fundus photography
• Pre-surgical ocular procedures
• Cycloplegia for refraction accuracy
• Uveitis (to prevent synechiae formation)
• Intraocular inflammation cases needing diagnostic clarity

⚙️ Mode of Action:

• ⚙️ Mechanism of Action in the Eye:

  When Phenylephrine 5% is applied topically in the eye, it binds to and activates alpha-1 adrenergic receptors located on the radial dilator muscle of the iris. This stimulation triggers contraction of radial muscle fibers, which leads to pupil dilation (mydriasis). Unlike parasympatholytic agents such as Tropicamide, Phenylephrine does not paralyze the ciliary muscle, which means accommodation is largely preserved.

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  👁️ Why Phenylephrine is Used for Mydriasis:

  • It offers rapid onset of dilation (within 15–30 minutes)

  • Provides sustained mydriatic effect (lasting up to 3–5 hours)

  • Does not affect the lens shape, so near vision may remain intact

  • Enables clear visualization of the retina, optic nerve, and posterior pole

  • Minimal systemic absorption and good local tolerability

  These attributes make Phenylephrine an ideal agent for diagnostic procedures, particularly in patients where cycloplegia is not desirable.

🩺 Doctor’s Tip:

“A combination of Tropicamide and Phenylephrine is the gold standard for achieving diagnostic mydriasis. PIKOS T Eye Drops ensure rapid, reliable dilation for precise fundus evaluation.”
— Dr. R.K. Sharma, Senior Ophthalmologist