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Jayamanne, D., Fitt, A., Wariyer, R. et al. Persistent tachycardia following subconjunctival injections of mydriatic agents (Mydricaine) used for maintenance of perioperative mydriasis in vitreoretinal surgery. Eye 9, 530–531 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.1995.120
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