Slit Lamp Examination: Risks
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Risks
In some people, the dilating or anesthetic eyedrops can cause:
- Brief episodes of nausea, vomiting, dryness of the mouth, flushing, and dizziness.
- An allergic reaction.
- A sudden increase in pressure inside the eyeball (closed-angle glaucoma).
Contact your health professional immediately if you have severe and sudden eye pain, vision problems (halos may appear around light), or loss of vision after the examination.
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| Last updated: | July 06, 2007 |
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Carol L. Karp, MD - Ophthalmology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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