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Could Irritation And Burning In Eyes Be Due To Dilation Procedure?

Hi. I had an eye exam 48 hours ago and they did the dilation test with eye drops. The night of my exam my eyes started getting irritated and they still burn. I went in for a recheck but he found nothing. Could this be a side effect? When will it go away?
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
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Dear thanks for the question.

Yes your symptoms and history suggests that symptoms you have are because of dilation side effects. It is a transient side effect, it subsides in two to three days. As a practising physician I ask my patients to wait and observe for such problems. I prescribe medications(cetrizine tab, hydrocortisone eye drop)only when symptoms are not bearable.

I would like to advise you to wait for few more days, if symptoms still persist visit your eye doctor.

I hope i have clarified your queries. Do write for follow up queries. I wish you rapid recovery. Thank you.
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Could Irritation And Burning In Eyes Be Due To Dilation Procedure?

Dear thanks for the question. Yes your symptoms and history suggests that symptoms you have are because of dilation side effects. It is a transient side effect, it subsides in two to three days. As a practising physician I ask my patients to wait and observe for such problems. I prescribe medications(cetrizine tab, hydrocortisone eye drop)only when symptoms are not bearable. I would like to advise you to wait for few more days, if symptoms still persist visit your eye doctor. I hope i have clarified your queries. Do write for follow up queries. I wish you rapid recovery. Thank you.