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A member asked:

Could imipramine ( an antidepressant) make you more perceptive to floaters in the eyes?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

YES: Yes , it is associated with some dilatation of the pupils allowing more light into the eye.

Dr Munshower and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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Yes: It can dialte the eye letting in more light so that you can see more floaters.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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No: That is not a known side effect.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 7/24/2012

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