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Age related blurry vision
No significant problem diagnosed but wanted a safe pilocarpine based or like some good eye drop for my parents ad they get strain on eyes while reading, using reading glasses.
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Pilocarpine not safe for eye
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Hi.... Good evening.... Pilocarpine is not safe for eyes especially in older patients as it causes more symptoms of eeystarin and headache due to miosis ...
Please get your checkup at nearest eye hospital and use proper glasses....
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Not safe. Pl consult.
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Dr. Snehal Malu
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Yavatmal
Please consult ophthalmologist physically for vision and detailed eye examination and near spectacles
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Dr. Pavitra
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Chennai
Pilocarpine is not safe to be used for long time
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Consult online for further detailed evaluation and treatment for dry eyes.
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Dr. Jyothi
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Can use lubricants for age related dryness and strain
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