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What Are The Side Effects Of Eye Dilation Drops In Babies?
Is it possible that eye dilation drops hurt baby s eyes, our son sight got worse after a eye dilation exam and did not recover after 4 days after the exam, his pupils got to normal size, but his strabismus got worse and he seems to see less than usual.
Mon, 29 Jul 2019
Hi,
Usually, dilator drug is used for pupil dilatation.
Effect decreases after some hours.
I do not think that it can cause strabismus.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi, General & Family Physician
Usually, dilator drug is used for pupil dilatation.
Effect decreases after some hours.
I do not think that it can cause strabismus.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi, General & Family Physician
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