hit in eye, pupil still dilated, why?

Question

Hey, about 3 weeks ago I was hit in the eye with a ball and I visited an opthamologist. He perscribed drops for eye pressure, inflamation, and dilation drops so my pupil wouldn't constantly be opening and closing. I took the dilation drops 3 days in a row, as perscriped, and the inflamation and pressure drugs as perscribed. He said there was no nerve damage or retinal detachment, or cuts in my iris for that matter. Here I am about 3-4 weeks later and the pupil in the eye that was hit is still significantly bigger than the other one. It is not as bad as it used to be, but it is definitely bigger. Does anyone know if it is going to be like this permanently, or if there is anyway to tell? If so, are there any contacts I can use to make my eyes look normal? Thanks.

Just for additional information I can see fine, I was NOT diagnosed with traumatic iritis, and I am not worried about the difference in pupil size related to horner's syndrom/brain tumor because it was DEFINITELY caused by trauma to the eye. It's been 3 or 4 weeks. The pressure and swelling are pretty much normal -- there is no blood in the eye.

Answer 1

The dilating drops affect pupil size for some time after you stop using them. At this point, though, you should probably call the ophthalmologist to be sure you don't need to be checked out again. Good luck.

Answer 2

I am glad that you went to an eye specialist. However, you have reason to be concerned or you wouldn't ask.
Does your eye have a milky color to it also when you are just looking or even with your eyes closed to you see anything that would resemble something like a cobweb?? if so you need to go to the Emergency Room ASAP. This is a sign of a retinal tear. I know you said that you didn't have one when you first went to the doctor but when your eye pressure fluctuates up & down it can cause problems with your retina.

Answer 3

I want some of those eye drops, so I can dialate just one eyeball and freak everyone out!!