Question 1

could you buy eye dilation drops?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes you can purchase dilating eye drops (mydriatics) by prescription only.

Question 2

when will my eye dilation wear off?

Accepted Answer

Dilation duration: Depending on the type of the dilating eye drops used, dilation typically lasts 2-6 hours.  If the dilation is lasting longer than expected, contact your eye doctor.

Question 3

how long for eye dilation to wear off?

Accepted Answer

Not,long: Depending on the drops used, typical dilation last about 2 hours.  
You can ask the doctor to, use stronger or weaker eye drops.

Question 4

how long could eye dilation usually last for?

Accepted Answer

Few hours - few days: It depends on the type of drop used to dilate the pupil, the concentration of the eye drop and the color of the eye.

Question 5

how long does it take for eye dilation to wear off?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the type of medication that was used.  Most drops used in the office should wear off in a few hours however there are drops that can keep the eye dilated for up to a week.

Question 6

how can older woman be ok if decreased eye dilation?

Accepted Answer

It is ok.: Some older individuals have a lesser ability for the eyes to dilate even with dilating eye drops. Sometimes this is associated with certain diseases like pseudoexfoliation. Ask her eye doctor.

Question 7

how long after eye dilation do eyes return to normal?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Many factors influence how long dilating drops remain active after instilled. These include how "strong" a drop was used, how sensitive the patient is to the drop, color of the eyes (blue usually stay dilated longer), and other factors. Most dilating drops used for diagnostic purposes in the office wear off after 4-24 hours. Patients often are sensitive to light, and may have trouble reading.

Question 8

how long until eye dilation with cyclopentol wears off?

Accepted Answer

Usually6-8hours.: Blue eyes perhaps longer.

Question 9

are there any possible negative effects of eye dilation?

Accepted Answer

Light sensitivity: The principal one is sensitivity to light as the dilated pupil allows more light to enter the eye.  Dilation commonly disturbs the focus, especially at near.  Rarely in older far sighted people, dilation can induce a type of glaucoma.

Question 10

i was wondering is eye dilation part of a routine eye exam?

Accepted Answer

Pupil dilation: Is definitely part of a routine complete exam.  This allows the eye doctor to more completely evaluate the back of your eyes, including your retinas, blood vessels, optic nerves and lenses.

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