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13 People found this comment helpful

Unpleasant side effects of blurred vision and dilated pupil in treated eye. These side effects should be on the label.

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3 People found this comment helpful

this medication caused blindness in my vision

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Dillion | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/16/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I have naturally small pupils (white Male, blue eyes), and I hate it. My pupils CAN become large but only in near pitch black. Scientists determined large pupils are more attractive and so as to get rid of my embarrassingly small pupils, I took this and it worked well. When expired it doesnt work as good. If you want to dilate your eyes legally opcon a is perhaps the safest way to do so. 2023. Dont take your pupils for granted, you could have small ones like mine and it's horrible.

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Ally | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/7/2022
Condition: Red Eyes
Overall rating 1.7
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My eyes were very white after one drop, slight burning and helped the itching. By the third drop my eyes became red, weepy and sore. Need to have steroid drops to clear it up- the ophthalmologist said it was from the redness chemical in opcon a.

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Mo | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/7/2022
Condition: Eye Itching
Overall rating 1.7
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When I apply the drops they burn which is normal but then it just dries out my eyes. It does not get rid of the itching for more than a few minutes. And just dries them out causing them to hurt.

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Do not buy | 13-18 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
6/4/2021
Condition: Eye Itching
Overall rating 1.7
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These eye drops caused yellowing of the eye for my 13yo son!! Hoping this clears up over night! If not, we will visit the dr. Wish this was noted on the side effects.

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Makzine | 45-54 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/16/2021
Condition: Red Eyes
Overall rating 3.0
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I had a severe case of vertigo from this product. I saw my md and never mentioned I was using this product. It was not until Ivstopped using it for awhile that the vertigo cleared up.Not thinking the two were remotely related until I used the drops after about a month and instantly had vertigo....I threw the product out!

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Xxxxxx | 55-64 | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/28/2020
Condition: Red Eyes
Overall rating 4.3
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Iâ??ve used this product daily for approx 20 years and it always worked great for me. All of a sudden starting in 2018 my eyes became excessively red AFTER using it and my pupils started dilating and now I canâ??t wear my contacts because my eyes are rejecting them. Did the product change?

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KD | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/26/2020
Condition: Eye Itching
Overall rating 2.7
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Like many mention with 1 drop, pupil dilation that lasted all day causing blurred vision. Didn't help eye itch. Will not use again.

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CJ | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/15/2018
Condition: Eye Itching
Overall rating 5.0
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My Eye Dr. recommended Opcon-A, and I am so glad he did. I don't have any side effects and experienced relief from my itchy watery eyes. For those experiencing harsh side effects I would suggest you cut back application. Instead of 2 drops in each eye try only one. It still works great. All the best.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/3/2017
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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most difficult bottle to open ,, EVER !!!

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Itchy | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/16/2016
Condition: Eye Itching
Overall rating 4.0
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Woke up with extreme itching in one eye - not sure if its allergy or conjunctivitis yet. I have these drops and am using them again to see if it gets worse (pink eye) or better in the next day or so. I've had no dilation problem.

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gigi | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/12/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I picked this up at the drugstore yesterday because I was so desperate to find relief for my left eye that was constantly irritated and inflamed an watering out of the corner. I've had 2 eye doctors that prescribed me coristeroids and antibiotics.. which has not helped. This stuff eliminated the irritation and watering.I am soooo grateful. I didn't think I had allergies as I had tried the antihistamines orally and they did nothing either.15 years I've been suffering with flareups..finally something that actually helped.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/3/2014
Condition: Eye Itching
Overall rating 2.3
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Used this for itchy allergy eyes. My eyes quit itching but now my pupil in my left eye is so HUGE I can't see anything!!! Do not use these eye drops unless you plan on sitting in a dark room for the entire day, because you can't see!

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/18/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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Took this a couple hours a go and the eye I used it in is very dilated and now getting burry. Very scary. I've used it before multiple times with no problem.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/16/2014
Condition: Eye Itching
Overall rating 5.0
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Does cause blurry vision for maybe 3 to 5min. But I do believe any eyedrops can do this. I do have allergies. We are not suppose to rub our eyes because can cause trauma to cornea so the drops are wonderful because afterwards I do not have that want or need to rub my eyes. Excellen Product. P.S. To all the ones that state negative results. You should always check on WebMD to see side effects and other info ect. The relief supersedes the temporary side effects.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/29/2014
Condition: Eye Itching
Overall rating 3.0
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Used product for itchy, red eyes, due to allergies. took red out and eye stopped itching. Side effects, however, were very bad. My pupil became so dilated, my vision was very blurry. This lasted for about 12 hours. I am just glad this happened on a day off from work.

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boymom2 | 35-44 | Female | Patient
7/17/2014
Condition: Eye Itching
Overall rating 1.3
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Bought Opcon A for allergies. Eyes dilated so bad vision was effected. Will never buy again. Do not recommend.

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ch | 35-44 | Female | Patient
2/11/2014
Condition: Eye Itching
Overall rating 2.3
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Itchy, red left eye dilated pupil, therefore blurring vision within minutes of use. The other eye had no reaction. Shaky and nervousness after 20 minutes.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
12/29/2012
Condition: Red Eyes
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been using Opcon A eye drops daily for over 15 years without incident until recently when I experienced a torn retina and had to have emergency laser surgery to repair it.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/10/2012
Condition: Red Eyes
Overall rating 4.7
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I've been using this product off and on for about a year. Today I experienced a scary thing. My left pupil was very large and the right was normal size. It gave me a headache of course and had a hard time seeing out of the dilated pupil. I was told by my MD to go to the ER. I decided to wait to see if it would fix on it's own and it did. But I agree this needs to be on the label as a warning. Not safe to drive after these eye drops are put in at least temporarily.

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LindsayJ | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/21/2012
Condition: Eye Itching
Overall rating 5.0
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I love this stuff! My allergies are horrendous and these drops are the only thing to give me relief at night. I use them before bed to stop the redness and itchiness I experience. My doctor suggested I store them in the fridge because the cold feeling of the drops will be soothing. He was right! I've never had any issues with side effects (dilation, etc.)

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