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Fainting from eye drops at dilating eye exam
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leto Quarlesanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Yes: These drops will dilate your pupil (make the black dot in the center of your eye bigger) so the eye doctor can see the retina and inside of your eye b... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
What are the eye drops optometrists use prior to an eye exam? what effect does it have on your eyes?
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Several drops: Optometrists are allowed to administer eyedrops due to legislative lobbying. Best to see an ophthalmologist who might use drops to numb the eye for c... Read More
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5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. William Cappaertanswered
Ophthalmology 61 years experience
Use artificial tears: Reddening and irritation are often related to drying of the eyes. Prolonged computer work can also cause it as the blink rate goes down. Take a break ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Contact eye doc: This medication will generally dilate the eyes for up to 36 hours in kids. Persistence after that point is unusual but may deserve a call to your eye ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Short term effects: The numbing drops used principally for the measurement of intraocular pressure (glaucoma check) will lose the numbness in under 10 minutes. The dilat... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Not likely: The amount of steroid that is absorbed systemically from eyedrops is not going to affect how you feel systemically except in response to how the condi... Read More
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2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 56-year-old male asked:
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
If artificial tears eye drop and warm compress relieve the irritation you can use them as often as you want to when waiting for the ophthalmologist's ... Read More
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Answered Sep 22, 2021
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Federico Mattiolianswered
LASIK Surgery 27 years experience
Several: There are several. The most common are phenylephrine, tropicamide, and cyclopentolate. The duration of effect varies. Dilation must be done with cau... Read More
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1.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julan Craneanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Faint: Do you mean pain? Or. Dizzy ? Drink some Gatorade and see if it helps.
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1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Gopinath Upamakaanswered
41 years experience
Vertigo: U likely have an inner ear condition called labrythitis. Please see a doctor to evaluate, rule out other causes and treatment.
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