Question 1

need to know something about mydriasis causes?

Accepted Answer

Dilated pupils: There are many chemicals that can cause mydriasis  of the pupils , these are all self limited. Dilating eye drops used in the office cause mydriasis also self limited. 
Trauma, a forceful blow to the eye , may damage the pupillary muscles and can result in a irreversible mydriasis.

Question 2

need to know something about mydriasis caused by ecstasy?

Accepted Answer

Drug effect: Ecstasy contains a naturally derived drug which has adrenergic effects.  One of these is to dilate eyes.  This effect is small from systemic use of ecstasy but if you get some powder in your eye, you may experience a short term eye dilation (mydriasis).

Question 3

about traumatic mydriasis ?

Accepted Answer

Dilated pupil: Traumatic mydriasis is when the pupil is dilated or larger than normal after an eye injury. This can occur after certain types of trauma as the muscles that cause constriction of the iris can be damaged.

Question 4

will my retinas be damaged by mydriasis?

Accepted Answer

No: Mydriasis, or dilated pupils, can be caused by eyedrops administered at the doctor's office or as the result of disease or injury. Although the pupil helps to control the amount of light entering the eye, it affords little help in protecting the eye from the light. Sunglasses will help reduce the intensity of the light and will add another layer of protection against uv damage.

Question 5

is there any cure for chronic mydriasis?

Accepted Answer

Eye drops: Some people with chronic mydriasis use an eye drop called Pilocarpine to constrict the pupil.  See an ophthalmologist to learn about the risks and benefits of using this drug.

Question 6

i take fluoxatine for some days and i got mydriasis.. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See your Doctor: This is a very rare side effect and you should see the doctor who prescribed the medication as soon as possible.  Do not stop this medication suddenly as this could lead to other problems.

Question 7

i had traumatic mydriasis one month ago but it is not recovering so far. is there possibility to recover from such disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But at one month out, it is unlikely.

Question 8

please let me know if there is any cure for traumatic mydriasis?

Accepted Answer

No cure: Sometimes drops can shrink the pupil but they do not work in most cases of traumatic mydriasis.  A colored contact lens to cover the dilated pupil is a reasonable way to deal with this problem.

Question 9

does mydriasis damage eyes?

Accepted Answer

May indicate trouble: Mydriasis, or dilated pupils, can be the result of toxicity (certain chemicals or medications accidentally coming in contact with the eye), injury (damage to the muscle of the iris), or neurological disease. If it doesn't go away within hours, discovering the cause is important. Advisable to get checked by an eyemd.

Question 10

does mydriasis damage inner eyes?

Accepted Answer

No: Mydriasis means the pupil is dilated.  It is a normal function of the pupil.  Dilating eye drops will cause extreme mydriasis for a short time without any lasting side effects.  Nerve damage or eye trauma can cause longer lasting or permanent mydriasis.  The retina is exposed to more light, but this doesn't generally cause damage, unless it is intense and sustained, which is painful.

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