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Is Treating Dilated Pupils Safe While Having High BP?
I have high blood pressure that is treated with 25 mg of Toprol nightly. It has been keeping my blood pressure around 125/82 for the past two years, but I have recently had elevated readings at 145/85 and 150/90. I have a call into my dr, but in the meantime, I have an appointment with my eye doctor tomorrow. I have heard that having your eyes dilated can increase your blood pressure. Given my recent readings will it be safe to allow my eye dr to dilate them or should I reschedule my appointment?
Sat, 10 Feb 2018
Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sp Vittal's Response
eye drops for pupillary dilation will not cause systemic hypertension like u but people who has glaucoma can have problem with pupillary dilation.
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Is Treating Dilated Pupils Safe While Having High BP?
eye drops for pupillary dilation will not cause systemic hypertension like u but people who has glaucoma can have problem with pupillary dilation.