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:	Alison Allen	Last Updated: August 16, 2007
Medical Review:	Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Ian MacDonald, MDCM, FRCSC - Ophthalmology Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
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