<prompt> Preferred cycloplegic drug in 1 year old child:Atropine oralAtropine eye ointmentTropicamidePhenylephrine  <response>: Ans. B. Atropine eye ointmentIn children, tone of eye muscle is very high. So in this case a strong cycloplegic is given which is atropine. It is given in the form of ointment as eye drops can get absorbed through naso-oral route and can cause hyperthermia. In adults, tropicamide is drug of choice as cycloplegic. 