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Why are my eyes dilated for the past four days?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My eyes are very dilated. I am 18 years old and female and around 105 lbs. It is happening for past four days. Currently, I am taking Naproxen and some other medicine for periods.

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Did you use any drops? Or any trauma?

The Probable causes

Physiological causes, autonomic disorder (local or generalized).

Investigations to be done

Slit lamp examination, CT scan head and brain.

Differential diagnosis

Adie's pupil.

Probable diagnosis

Physiological mydriasis.

Treatment plan

Observation, slit lamp examination.

Preventive measures

Sunglasses, lights inside car while driving, avoid recreational drugs and caffeine.

Regarding follow up

For more information consult an eye care ophthalmologist online.--->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/eye-care-ophthalmologist

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At July 1, 2018
Reviewed AtJuly 12, 2023

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