A 35-year-old male asked:
how do you know if tropicamide to dilate pupils at eye exam caused glaucoma ? symptoms include heaviness in eyes, mild pain, blurry vision.
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Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh answered
24 years experience Ophthalmology
Very uncommon: It is rare that tropicamide would do that, but see your ophthalmologist for a recheck!
Answered on Mar 14, 2013
Dr. Claudio Contreras answered
34 years experience Ophthalmology
Probably not: Tropicamide is a an eye medication gnerally used to dilate the pupil during an eye examination. There is a minimal risk of inducing angle closure glaucoma in patients who are predisposed to this condition. This predispostion is usually determined before the eyes are dilated. The described symptoms are consistent with the effects of tropicamide which are temporary.
Answered on Mar 30, 2013
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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered
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Evaluate: Although your wife is not having pain, she is having acute symptoms that are concerning.
Glaucoma, iritis, or other. I would get things checked.
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Half Life: The medications used to dilate the pupils may linger in your system and the pupils can stay dilated longer even though your vision is relatively impro ... Read More
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Double vision : It's possible the dry recirculating air could dry your eyes out during flight. I would recommend refresh eye drops as needed during the flight.
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