Eye Photography with Dilation

Eye photography can help detect disease in the back of the eye from diabetes. Some people have pupils that are too small for a photograph to be taken. To make your pupils slightly larger, these patients will receive eye drops to dilate the eyes.

Dilating Drops

You will receive 0.5% tropicamide ophthalmic solution placed in the eye. This will dilate the pupil so we can take photographs. You may have a hard time driving right after using the eye drops. Think about having someone drive you to and from your visit.

Risks

There is a very rare chance of problems after using the eye drops. Problems could include:

• Blurred vision

• Sensitivity to light

• Eye pain

• Headache

• Large pupils

• High eye pressure
  

When to Call

Contact your eye doctor right away if you have:

• Pain

• Blurred vision that lasts more than 12 hours