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Re: VASO-VAGAL REACTION DURING EYE EXAM

From: K.L.

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Yes this has happened to me too. Right after they put the drops in my eyes to dilate them, I had to lie down for about 15 min. with my feet elevated. Had all the vaso vagel symptoms, sweating narrowed vision, dizziness, etc.

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