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A 24-year-old male asked:

After that my ophtalmologue put in my eyes drop to dilate my pupil, i got paralyzed for about one hour and half, what's the reason ? and is that normal?

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Dr. Hiep Le
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
It should not happen and I can't explain why you encountered this rare adverse effect which could be called an idiosyncratic reaction. It is absolutely abnormal.
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Answered Jan 16, 2022
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Dr. Daniel Rosberger
Dr. Daniel Rosbergeranswered
Retinal Surgery 33 years experience
Definitely not NORMAL. Most ophthalmologists use some combination of tropicamide, phenylephrine and cyclopentolate. No combination that I am aware of would cause 90 minute paralysis. See your internist.
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Answered Jan 30, 2022
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