Slit Lamp Examination
Risks
In some people, the dilating or anesthetic eyedrops can cause:
- Brief episodes of nausea, vomiting, dryness of the mouth, flushing, and dizziness.
- An allergic reaction.
- A sudden increase in pressure inside the eyeball (closed-angle glaucoma).
Contact your health professional immediately if you have severe and sudden eye pain, vision problems (halos may appear around light), or loss of vision after the examination.
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS | Last Updated: July 6, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Carol L. Karp, MD - Ophthalmology | |
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| Topic Contents | |
| Test Overview | |
| Why It Is Done | |
| How To Prepare | |
| How It Is Done | |
| How It Feels | |
 | Risks |
| Results | |
| What Affects the Test | |
| What To Think About | |
| References | |
| Credits | |