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Way would cause it eyes to not dilate to light? dehydration or anxiety cause it? freaking out. bp is 125/62 pause 70. just feel bit light headed.

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Dr. Kerrie Pinkney answered

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Not supposed : Your eyes are not supposed to dilate when exposed to light. They are supposed to constrict or get smaller.

Answered 7/28/2013

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Dr. Matthew Goren answered

Opposite: The pupils constrict in light, not dilate.

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A member asked:

Way would cause it eyes to not dilate to light? dehydration or anxiety cause it? freaking out. bp is 125/62 pause 70. just feel bit light headed.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Kerrie Pinkney answered

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