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- Two patients undergoing excimer laser surgery were on antidepressant therapy before, during, and after the procedure.
- Both patients experienced eye-related side effects commonly associated with antidepressants, specifically dry eyes and mydriasis (dilated pupils).
- The findings highlight the potential ocular complications that can arise from antidepressant use in patients undergoing eye surgery.
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We describe 2 patients who were receiving antidepressant therapy before excimer laser surgery, at the time of surgery, and after surgery. Both patients experienced the ocular side effects of antidepressant drugs, ie, symptoms due to dry eyes and mydriasis.
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