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Can an eye be damaged from long exposure to the light in exam.

Posted by hoosierbrown @hoosierbrown, Oct 23 6:19pm

The problem with my right eye started after the Doctor was shining that light they use when they have your eyes dilated to look inside. The Doctor spent an extended amount of time looking in my right eye. It was more than uncomfortable, it actually hurt. Could that have caused my problem. My right eye only is now very blurry in the morning, it's watery. I am using drops for the dry eye.

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Oct 23 8:08pm

Hi @hoosierbrown. I recently had my annual eye exam too and wow, you’re right that light is bright! During a conversation with my ophthalmologist we talked about potential damage from different forms of lighting such as blue light from computers and tablets.
The light used by your optometrist or ophthalmologist in routine eye exams is not intense enough, nor is it a wavelength to cause damage to the various eye structures. So that should be reassuring for you.

That aside, you’re still having something going on with your right eye. Sometimes there can be little blockages with the tear ducts. Have you tried warm compresses on your eye for 15 minutes? (Damp, warm washcloth) The compresses, repeated a couple times a day for a week or so often helps open the tear duct.

Did you talk to your eye doctor about your new symptoms of being blurry and watery?

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mikaylar | @mikaylar | Oct 24 9:40am

Yes, use the warm compresses to release oil from the oil glands that will lubricate your eyes. You can buy compresses to put in the microwave. It works for dry eye and it is natural. Feels good too.

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hoosierbrown | @hoosierbrown | Nov 1 1:15pm
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@mikaylar

Yes, use the warm compresses to release oil from the oil glands that will lubricate your eyes. You can buy compresses to put in the microwave. It works for dry eye and it is natural. Feels good too.

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Thank you very much!

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hoosierbrown | @hoosierbrown | Nov 1 1:30pm
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@loribmt

Hi @hoosierbrown. I recently had my annual eye exam too and wow, you’re right that light is bright! During a conversation with my ophthalmologist we talked about potential damage from different forms of lighting such as blue light from computers and tablets.
The light used by your optometrist or ophthalmologist in routine eye exams is not intense enough, nor is it a wavelength to cause damage to the various eye structures. So that should be reassuring for you.

That aside, you’re still having something going on with your right eye. Sometimes there can be little blockages with the tear ducts. Have you tried warm compresses on your eye for 15 minutes? (Damp, warm washcloth) The compresses, repeated a couple times a day for a week or so often helps open the tear duct.

Did you talk to your eye doctor about your new symptoms of being blurry and watery?

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Thank you for your response. Yes, I did try to talk with the Doctor my last visit. When I brought the subject up about the right eye and the prolonged exposure that was painful, and how I never had this problem till after that Exam Sept in 2023. She quickly said you got ________(some big long word) and gave me some drops and a few packs of eye wipes. No instructions on the drops as far as how often. She did not want to discuss it! Anyway, I go back to this Doctor next week and I wanted to find out if anyone thought it is possible that the long and painful exposure could have contributed to this condition. Thank you for your response and advice, very much appreciated.

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Nov 3 10:15am
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@hoosierbrown

Thank you for your response. Yes, I did try to talk with the Doctor my last visit. When I brought the subject up about the right eye and the prolonged exposure that was painful, and how I never had this problem till after that Exam Sept in 2023. She quickly said you got ________(some big long word) and gave me some drops and a few packs of eye wipes. No instructions on the drops as far as how often. She did not want to discuss it! Anyway, I go back to this Doctor next week and I wanted to find out if anyone thought it is possible that the long and painful exposure could have contributed to this condition. Thank you for your response and advice, very much appreciated.

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I hope you have a better experience with your eye doctor this time. It’s really frustrating and certainly leaves you with a negative feeling when your concerns are dismissed like that.
At this next appointment, considering you’re still having an issue with that eye watering, have a list of written questions or concerns for that doctor that you’d like addressed. Let her know the drops haven’t worked and is there anything else you should be doing to help alleviate the dryness and discomfort you’re having.

Did you try the warm compresses on your eye at all? That can really help soothe the eye and also help to open up the tear duct so the eye stays lubricated. Better luck with your appointment this time!

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