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Eyes Turn Green After Doctor's Visit!
21 Jul
Summary
- A routine eye exam caused a woman's eyes to turn bright green.
- An ophthalmologist believes fluorescein dye was used on contact lenses.
- The woman's contact lenses will need to be replaced due to staining.
An artist and photographer experienced a startling change during a routine doctor's appointment when her eyes turned bright green. The incident occurred after a nurse administered eye drops without first removing the patient's contact lenses, a mistake that stained her eyes.
Experts have explained that the nurse likely used fluorescein, a common dye used to check for corneal erosions or dry eye conditions. While usually removed before application, the dye is generally safe.
Ophthalmologists have assured that no serious long-term harm is expected, although the patient will need to discard her stained contact lenses and replace them. The artist, however, took the unusual event in stride, finding amusement in the temporary transformation.
