The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
2012 , Vol 54 , Num 4
Myoclonic seizure due to cyclopentolate eye drop in a preterm infant
2Division of Neonatology, 1Department of Pediatrics, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. E-mail:
dr.aysebaktir@gmail.com
Cyclopentolate is widely used in ophthalmology for its intense mydriatic and
cycloplegic activity. Systemic side effects have been described in both adults
and children. Myoclonic seizure is a rare side effect of eye drops that are
used in eye examinations. We report herein a case of convulsion in a threemonth-
old girl following cyclopentolate hydrochloride and phenylephrine
hydrochloride eye drops, which were used in advance of ophthalmoscopy
for examination of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Physicians should be
aware of the uncommon systemic side effects of cyclopentolate, and drops
should be used in appropriate dosages.
Keywords :
myoclonic seizure, cyclopentolate, eye drop, side effect.