What Causes Continuous Dizziness After Receiving Eye Drops?

Posted on Sun, 29 Mar 2015

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Question : My son is 31. After receiving eyedrops ( he was told the solution was very mild) he became
Dizzy in the exam office. It is now three days later and he still has

Answered by Dr. Goswami Debopom (3 minutes later)

Hello.

Probably it is not due to the eyedrops. It would have been easier had you mentioned the name of eyedrops.

Get his blood pressure checked.
Ask him to drink loads of water. DO not worry much.
Reply with thanks.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Goswami Debopom (1 minute later)

But it happened immediately after. It is now three days later and symptoms remain
His blood pressure is good

Answered by Dr. Goswami Debopom (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Let me help you out.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcare magic.Thank you for posting your query. I can understand your concern for your son?

Let me ask you a few questions
1. What was the name of the drug or for what purpose was it given?
2. Was it given for checking the power of glasses or for looking at the retina( endoscopy)
3. What are the symptoms? Is he having trouble looking towards light?

Do not worry much.
Write back to us.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj