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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
My Left eye is Dilated
Answered by
John C Hagan III, MD, FACS - Ophthalmology
Discover Vision Centers
Kansas City - MO
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My Left eye is Dilated
by Seth454, Nov 26, 2007 02:22PM
I was having some problems with my left contact drying out rapidly today and used an eyedrop called Naphon-A to provide relief. After I had taken my contact out and re-wetted it with the eyedrops I decided after about ten minutes to take my contacts out. I was having some blurre vision and ran into the bathroom and noticed that my left eye was/is dilated very large and my right eye is fine. I have contacted my eye doctor but was hoping I could get some clarification on this matter before i hear back from him.
Thank you
Thank you
Doctor's Answer
by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, Nov 26, 2007 07:25PM
, Nov 26, 2007 07:25PM
Naphcon-A has chemicals in it that constrict the blood vessels and dilate the pupil. Normally it won't dilate the eye but in contact lens wearings more gets inside the eye and it can do it. It should wear off without problem over several hours.
JCH III MD
JCH III MD
