Precautions
Can antihistamine eye drops cause pupil dilation?
One significant adverse effect of these antihistamine/decongestant combinations when used inappropriately is pupillary dilation with associated blurry vision.
What are the side effects of Naphcon A?
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: dizziness, nausea, sweating, drowsiness, weakness, nervousness, worsening redness/itching/swelling in or around the eyes.
Can allergy eye drops affect pupil size?
Common side effects may include: mild burning or stinging of the eye; dilated pupils, blurred vision; or. eyes being more sensitive to light.
Can Opcon a cause pupil dilation?
Common side effects of Opcon-A may include: dilated pupils, blurred vision; or. eyes being more sensitive to light.
Is Naphcon-A bad for your eyes?
Using the medicine too long or too often may worsen your symptoms and cause damage to blood vessels in your eyes.
Is it bad to use Naphcon-A everyday?
Overuse of this type of medication may result in increased eye redness (rebound effect when drug wears off). If this occurs, tell your doctor. Do not use this medication for longer than 3 to 4 days at a time.
Why is my pupil so big after eye drops?
Dilating drops widen the pupil (the black part of your eye) so that it doesn't get smaller when your doctor shines a light at it. The widened pupil allows your doctor to use a magnifying lens to look inside your eye and at the back of your eye.
What drops make your eyes dilate?
Tropicamide is used to dilate (enlarge) the pupil so that the doctor can see into the back of your eye. It is used before eye examinations, such as cycloplegic refraction and examination of the fundus of the eye.
How do I get my dilated pupils back to normal?
For some patients, dilation can last longer than 6 hours, but it's not common. There is no real way to make eye dilation go away faster, so it's best to sit tight, wait it out, and try not to stress! If you are concerned about the amount of time it's taking for dilation to pass, contact your eye doctor.
How do you quickly fix dilated pupils?
There is no way to reduce your pupil size faster. You might consider taking a nap once you get home to reduce how much light your eyes are exposed to. Since it can be hard to do things like read or see a television screen if your vision is blurry, it is best to avoid these activities until the effects wear off.
How long does it take for dilated eye drops to go away?
For most people, the effects of the dilating eye drops will wear completely off in 4 to 6 hours, although some people, such as children or people with light colored eyes, may feel the effects for longer periods of time.
Can eye drops have side effects?
Stinging/redness in the eye, widened pupils, or blurred vision may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
What are three possible side effects when taking an antihistamine?
Side effects of antihistaminessleepiness (drowsiness) and reduced co-ordination, reaction speed and judgement – do not drive or use machinery after taking these antihistamines.dry mouth.blurred vision.difficulty peeing.
Can eye drops cause health problems?
Even artificial tears may cause side effects such as transient clouding of vision immediately after application. Driving or operation of machinery must be avoided until vision is clear again. Any of the ingredients in the eye drops could cause allergy or anaphylaxis.
Can Overuse of eye drops side effects?
Risks of Overusing Eye Drops However, overusing these eye drops could cause a rebound effect, where the blood vessels constrict so much and so little oxygen and nutrients reach your eyes that your body overcompensates and dilates the vessels even more. This could worsen and prolong your eye redness and irritation.
What are the side effects of Naphcon?
Naphcon side effects. Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. severe headache, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, or feeling short of breath. mild headache, dizziness, nervousness.
What should I avoid while using Naphcon?
Do not use this medication while wearing contact lenses. Naphcon may contain a preservative that can discolor soft contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after using this medicine before putting in your contact lenses.
What is Naphcon?
Naphazoline is a vasoconstrictor. It works by narrowing swollen blood vessels in the eyes to reduce eye redness.
How should I use Naphcon?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
How to make a small pocket in your eye?
Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye with the tip down. Look up and away from the dropper and squeeze out a drop .
Can naphcon harm an unborn baby?
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Naphcon will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. It is not known whether naphazoline ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby.
Can you use naphcon if you have glaucoma?
You should not use Naphcon if you have narrow-angle glaucoma. Stop using Naphcon and call your doctor at once if you have ongoing or worsening eye redness, eye pain, vision changes, severe dizziness, or headache, buzzing in your ears, or feeling short of breath.
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