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Drugs that dilate the pupils without affecting accommodation are called
Cycloplegics
Miotics
Mydriatics
Topicals
The correct answer is: Mydriatics
Mydriatics are drugs that dilate the pupils without affecting accommodation. They are commonly used during eye exams to achieve maximum pupil dilation for better visualization of the retina and other internal eye structures. Cycloplegics, on the other hand, paralyze the ciliary muscle to temporarily suspend accommodation. Miotics constrict the pupils and increase the depth of focus. Topicals refer to medications that are applied on the surface of the eye.