i think my eyes don't react to the light properly. seem to stay dilated?

Question

I currently have iritis and stopped mydrilate 2 weeks ago, the affected eye is still dilated and not reacting to light is this normal. Im so worried.

Answer 1

Congenital.: You may have a congenital defect in one or both eyes known as an adie's pupil. This is a condition where the iris sphincter muscle does not function symmetrically in the circumference of the iris resulting in a slower constriction of the iris and the persistence of dilation or an irregular pupil or asymmetric pupils referred to as anisicoria. Others just have congenital symmetric pupil enlargement.

Answer 2

To see retina: So, the eye physician can see most the retina. The retina is where diabetes damage occurs.

Answer 3

Dilated eyes: The pupil acts as a keyhole. If the keyhole is small, the eye doctor has a limited view of the retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels. If the keyhole is large (as occurs with dilation of the pupil), a much wider view is available. A dilated exam is very important for tracking disorders such as diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

Answer 4

Retina Exam: To allow for an extensive exam of the retina, the pupil must be dilated to view past it to the retina.

Answer 5

Diabetic damage: When the diabetes is uncontrolled or when there is diabetes damage in the retina.

Answer 6

It depends: If you have any eye pathology, it is sometimes wise to have a dilated eye exam more than once a year. For example, people with diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration may require more frequent complete eye exams to look for changes in the retina.

Answer 7

Pathology?: The american academy of ophthalmology recommends yearly dilated exam after age 40. If you have some kind of retinal pathology then your eye doctor may need to dilate more often than this. Better ask them.

Answer 8

Sensitivity to light: When you get your eyes dilated you will have increased sensitivity to light and likely blurriness of vision that may last a few hours. It is not safe to drive after getting your eyes dilated, so please get someone to drive you.

Answer 9

Blurred vision: Dilation typically lasts between 4-6 hours. During this time, more light will enter the eye, making things seem brighter. Additionally, the focusing muscles of the eyes are temporarily paralyzed. This causes near vision (as well as distance vision in some individuals) to be blurred until the dilation wears off. You may want to bring someone to drive you if this is your first time being dilated.

Answer 10

Yes: It is safe to watch a movie after getting your eyes dilated. The screen may appear too bright until the eye drops wear off, in which case you can wear sunglasses.

Answer 11

Absolutely: While it may be uncomfortable due to the increased sensitivity to light, no harm can come from using your eyes after dilation. You may not feel safe to drive to the movies, however, so you may want a friend to drive you!

Answer 12

Pupil dilation: Yes depending on the type of drops and can remain dilated up to 12 - 18 hrs. The darker the color of the iris, longer the pupil will remain dilated. If Atropine drops were used the pupil cam remain dilated for 5-7 days.

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