Adjusted Study Protocol: Within-Subject Paired-Eye Design Comparing Pilocarpine 0.1%, Phentolamine 0.75%, and Combination Therapy for Cyclopentolate Reversal in Children

Adjusted Study Protocol: Within-Subject Paired-Eye Design Comparing Pilocarpine 0.1%, Phentolamine 0.75%, and Combination Therapy for Cyclopentolate Reversal in Children

The study aims at reversing pupillary dilatation. and cycloplegia in children undergoing cycloplegic refraction for eyeglasses prescription and ocular examination. This will be achieved using pilocarpine , phentolamine or a combination. This may help decrease the glare and improve near vision early to decrease unwanted effects of cycloplegic drops.

To compare the efficacy of pilocarpine 0.1%, phentolamine 0.75%, and combined therapy in reversing cyclopentolate-induced cycloplegia/mydriasis in pediatric patients using a within-subject paired-eye design (treated vs. untreated eye).

Interventions

Cycloplegia Induction:

Both eyes receive cyclopentolate 1% (2 drops, 5 minutes apart). Then cycloplegic effect confirmed at 30 minutes (accommodation ≤2 D, pupil ≥6 mm).

Reversal Agents (administered at 30 minutes post-cyclopentolate):

Pilocarpine group: Pilocarpine 0.1% (1 drop) in the study eye; placebo in the control eye.

Phentolamine group: Phentolamine 0.75% (1 drop) in the study eye; placebo in the control eye.

Combination: Pilocarpine 0.1% + phentolamine 0.75% (1 drop each) in the study eye; placebo in the control eye.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children between 5 and 12 years undergoing cycloplegia

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient refusal