Reactions to fluorescein dye applied during eye exams

[calli66]

thanks for the info, lynne

I am still confused about what exactly the reversing drops are. I'll have to ask. I remember they used to tell me one of several "stories": that they didn't have any; that it was something they "had to mix up" in their facility; that it didn't have a very long "shelf life," (so they lost money on it or something). Now this last time they actually had the drop, so that's why I tried it. Seemed extra-harsh, though.

Calli

[calli66]

Dapiprazole drops

Replying to myself about the reversing drops,

I just looked this up--and read the side effects:
"SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may temporarily sting or burn your eyes when first applied. Redness or tearing may also occur. If these symptoms continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor."

I guess for me, it's not worth it to use them, since it's the difference between an 8 hour dilation recovery and a 6 hours with the drops.

I can deal OK with the fluorescein and numbing drops by rinsing/diluting. But the dapiprazole HCL really burn something awful.

Calli

[gz9gjg]

I don't remember what exact medicine is in the "reversing drops", but I believe it is a Glaucoma medication. It is used by post-LASIK patients to constrict their pupil size, so that their HOAs don't bother them as much. It didn't work for me, either to "reverse" dilation or to make my pupils smaller.

[gz9gjg]

Avoiding Dilation, New Exam Method

I had an eye exam yesterday, and was offered the choice of having the doctor use a photographic system to do the fundus exam with no dilation. He charged an extra $24 but I felt it was well worth it - my eyes often stay dilated for three days after an exam. The added benefit is that it records a digital photo of the retina.

[calli66]

I've seen that machine in my optometrist's office. However, since I have multiple problems with my retinas, they recommended I go to a retina specialist---they always do the dilation and bright light.

Calli