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After Taking Multiple Eye Drops And Also Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution

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Posted on Wed, 7 Nov 2018
Question: after taking multiple eye drops and also ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution i keep getting a sweet unpleasant smell in my nears that make me nauseated and unable to sleep
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
connection between the eyes and nasal passages

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

There is a connection between the nasal passages and the eyes. There is a very small area at the corners of the eye that eventually lead into a duct or passage way that connects with the nose. The nasolacrimal duct forms part of this passage way. It connects the lacrimal sac in the eye to the nose.
It is reason that sometimes when persons cry profusely, some of the tears may enter the nose.

Some persons press lightly at the corner of the eye to the side of the nose to reduce or slow down drainage.
The smell that is affecting you is due to the eye drops draining into the nasal passage/nostrils.

Most eye drops or treatments do not take smell or taste in mind though they are aware of the fact that this drainage occurs.

Some persons may also taste the drops as well.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson

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Practicing since :2001

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After Taking Multiple Eye Drops And Also Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution

Brief Answer: connection between the eyes and nasal passages Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic There is a connection between the nasal passages and the eyes. There is a very small area at the corners of the eye that eventually lead into a duct or passage way that connects with the nose. The nasolacrimal duct forms part of this passage way. It connects the lacrimal sac in the eye to the nose. It is reason that sometimes when persons cry profusely, some of the tears may enter the nose. Some persons press lightly at the corner of the eye to the side of the nose to reduce or slow down drainage. The smell that is affecting you is due to the eye drops draining into the nasal passage/nostrils. Most eye drops or treatments do not take smell or taste in mind though they are aware of the fact that this drainage occurs. Some persons may also taste the drops as well. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions