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I have been taking snri desvenlafaxine for past 1 year for my chronic headache, it is better now. I am having dilated pupils and blurry vision, dr said it is due to snri, Is desvenlafaxine induced pupil dilation permanent?

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Dilated pupils and blurry vision can be side effects of SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) medications like desvenlafaxine. In most cases, pupil dilation and blurry vision caused by ...  Read More

My pupils will not dilate when a pen light is shown into them. I do not take drugs ANY.. and do not have any brain injuries nor do I have any vision issues..Just use glasses to read

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Pupil should constrict,when pen light is shown in eye ,it should not dilate. ...  Read More

I am 26 yrs female having dilated pupil ...doctor gave reason of weak eye nerves due to not geting proper nutrition. Can I take supradyn for eyes?

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Hello A. You may take supradyn without fear B. We need to find the cause for the problem... Weak nerves leading to pupillary dilatation needs proper evaluation C. Kindly share photos of your eye ...  Read More

Hello Doctor,Myself Prabhu,I've been suffering from dilated pupil(adie's pupil)in my right eye for the past 1year and due to that my vision is getting blurred and comes to normal while i am changing my focus on an object.I consulted with both opthalmologist and neurologist at arvind eye hospital, they did eye vision test and asked me to took MRI sc

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You can try prosthetic contact lenses, if you encounter glare. Although it can't help you focus through different distances. May be some of your problems get resolved with it. ...  Read More

I am taking antidepressant desvenlafaxine from last 2 months, my pupils are big. Is it something to worry about?

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Nothing to worry.pl consult Ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment .pl do not go into Bright light. ...  Read More

I am taking desvenlafaxine and propanlol from 6 months for major depression, I am having big pupils in evening. I had consultation with eye surgeon, he said eyes are ok. What to do for these pupils? Is it something to worry about?

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Nothing to worry. Drugs may cause dilated pupil,But if eye specialist says,Normal, you can forget.pl consult ophthalmologist frequently. ...  Read More

Can i get my eye dilated on two consecutive days? Is it safe for my eye? Does it have any lasting effect?

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Follow your treating doctor advice ...  Read More

Hi, I got barrage laser done for retinal holes 2 weeks back in both eyes. After that I got an allergic infection which was treated but doctor noticed my one pupil is slightly more dilated than other, but she suggested to wait it out. Yesterday i got the retina checked again so was dilated. Retina and everything looks good. Doctor said pupil will re

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Need not worry. Pl consult. ...  Read More

Suddenly one day I noticed that my right eye's pupil is dilated n it remain fixed. I have checked my vision , did all type of tests n the opthalmologist referred me to neurologist . He suggested me brain n orbit mri . The mri report says nothing is wrong .Then why my pupil becomes like that and is it remain like this for ever ??? Bit confused.. Pls

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Did you put some eye drops or took some antispamodic tab. ...  Read More

Half an year ago got hit by a ball on eye which resulted in dilated pupil..took just a single dose of pilocarpin when the doctor said..sphincter muscle teared up so it was useless to continue with the drug...I was in Nepal ... Don't have any vision trouble except for light. Still wanted to know if I can cure it?

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hello der pilocarpine is a strong miotic... for ur problem iris construction surgery is one of the options present kindly meet the ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. . use coolers o ...  Read More

I had a corneal abrasion due to something falling on my eye. I went to an eye doctor who put some muscle relaxant drops in my eye. It's been 36 hours since those drops were administered and my pupil is still dilated. Is this normal??? She also prescribed MAHAFLOX eye ointment for 5 days

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Yes. Pl consult. ...  Read More

I wear contact lenses regularly. I've been noticing strange redness around my pupil for the past two days. Slight discomfort due to it. Tried putting refresh drops but no change in the redness. Please suggest a solution

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Should consult with ophthalmologist ...  Read More

Why do I feel heaviness in both the eye pupils from past 2 days .. not every time but comes and goes ... what can be the reason

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Nose block??? Kindly book a proper consultation for better evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

What is cervical dilatation for easy embryo trasfer before FET procedure is it painfull How much time it take ? Need any anaesthesia ??

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The best person to answer these questions is the Doctor who is going to do the embryo transfer for you. Not that the others don't know this procedure but the patients have a different mindset. They do ...  Read More

History:My mom was operated for ca endometrium on 10 may 2021 , no therapies as he stage 1a and grade 2 so dr's said surgery is enough. She already had cataract in both her eyes but ignored it as we got busy with other things Now issue is that some months back her eye got hurt and she was saying she is having slight pain. When we consulted Dr they

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Please consult an ophthalmologist for detailed evaluation ...  Read More

Whenever I stress one-side pupil of eye is dilated.it looks bigger than other.after rest it goes back to normal.i have anxiety disorder.i am lactating mother.does it indicate brain damage.

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I think more of physiological but should get it evaluated at least. ...  Read More

My eyes were dilated almost 8 hours ago and they are still 40% dilated. Can I use hylufresh lubricant for eyes now?

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Yes you can use. Dilatation effect will reduce gradually ...  Read More

I have a stricture in my esophagus which needs regular dilation.. Will dilation effect pregnancy or will cause preterm labour or anything related to pregnancy complications will it invite??

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Simple strictures can be safely dilated under local anaesthesia and sedation, complex stricture need general anaesthesia and one have to evaluate risk to benefit ratio after thorough evaluation of pat ...  Read More

I Started Observing There is A Slight Difference In My Pupils Can Someone Please Check It and Confirm

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It looks pretty much normal. However I'd yiu are in doubt pleasevisit a neurophthqlmologist. ...  Read More

Im 20 weeks pregnant having cold and cough im using medication for this under guidence of gynecologist im afraid will intense coughing causes my cervix to dilate because im having cervical pain due to cough kindly help me

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No will not lead to cervical dilatation ...  Read More

Hello. I want to know if hypothyroidism causes Dilated Cardiomyopathy? How common is it? And if it can be reversed?

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Consult online for detailed treatment plan and consultation ...  Read More

Will the position of pupils changes when the position of light falling in the eye changes.? My dr. Said that direction of light falling in my have slightly changed.. Nowadays my pupils are not regular also.. Not a regular squint. Dr. Said me to do a laser treatment to make retina stable. Will my pupils also be corrected through that???

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Retina laser has no effect on pupil ...  Read More

Please suggest good vaginal dilators for Vaginismus problem. I am facing lot of problem due to Vaginismus.

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Consult a Gynaecologist. ...  Read More

Having white spot or you can call it yellowish near the right eye's pupil. Had lasic surgery for both of eyes in 2011.

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Cannot say without picture. ...  Read More

A 3month baby having milky white over the pupil what is the reason behind this?? Pls help any experienced doctor 🙏 We are very sad after seeing this type of symptoms. Pls help

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Hello This seems congenital cataract Consult local paediatric ophthalmologist ASAP ...  Read More

I got vaginal infection and got treated.Had transvaginal ultrasounds during the treatment.My gynecologist suggested to dilate my vagina with 2 fingers as it's narrow. I wanted to know if I need to dilate still as transvaginal probe is inserted without any discomfort.Will it cause pain for penis penetration if I don't dilate?

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My son's left eye pupil is oval shaped or drop shaped and it is also at the corner of the white part.

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Hi . It is some kind of developmental defect. Better to get the eye checked for any associated issues, number etc, with doctor once. ...  Read More

I can see my pupils are of different sizes, right pupil is bigger than left pupil in bright light aswell as darkness. It's not permanent but it comes and goes after I come home from outside after riding or driving. In the morning after waking up both Pupils are same size only slight difference sometimes. Had trauma to right eye in 2011. Also after

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The trauma to your eye could have led to sphincter tear leading to resting pupillary size difference. Like you mentioned, you have got checked by ophthalmologist who must have checked direct and indir ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My son is 2 months old. Since morning I'm noticing his right eye is slight pinkish like red veins.The redness is in his right eye and on the right side of the pupil only, left side of pupil is normal.Also his other eye is normal. He slept late yesterday and his eyes were tired. What is this redness plz suggest treatment if any. Thank

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Hi... We need to ask many questions before giving a straightforward answer.. Online direct consult would be best option.. Sometimes babies may injure themselves with one finger.. ...  Read More

Is it normal after lasik the pupil size of eye is expanded.. ?? If not why ?? Is it so ..and in how many day i can see after lasik .. i am operated on 5 march

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Hello Vision becomes clear next day after Lasik If vision is still blurred you must consult your treating ophthalmologist ...  Read More

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