Question 1

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 2

how long does it take for eye dilation drops to wear off and normal vision to return?

Accepted Answer

2-4 hours: The most commonly used drops take 2-4 hours to completely resolve.  There are reversal drops that can take some of the effect away.

Question 3

how long does it take for eyes to go back to normal after eye exam dilation?

Accepted Answer

Varies: The effects of dilation typically lasts a few hours depending on the specific drops that were used to dilate your eyes. There are some drops that take longer to wear off.

Question 4

how long does it take for pupil dilation to go away after eye exam?

Accepted Answer

It varies.: It generally takes roughly 3 to 4 hours where the patient is blurred for reading but generally can still see well at distance. Some eyes are more sensitive to the dilating drops, especially lighter colored eyes that have less melanin pigment. In these eyes the dilation may last several hours and even have a lingering effect into the next day.

Question 5

how long does it take for dialation drops to wear off? i had my eyes dialated atound 11 am and its 4:30 pm now and my new contacts are blurry

Accepted Answer

Several hours: Usually 4 to 6 hours for standard dilating eye drops, but sometimes a eye Doc will use dilating agents that can last for 8-12 hours. This latter agent also will affect focus to a greater degree and make your vision with contacts noticeably blurry. Fortunately the eye drops will reverse and you should be back to normal by tomorrow. If not just call your doc and he/she can advise you. Good luck.

Question 6

14-yr-old son. had eye exam today, drops were given. one eye dilated much more than the other, and is taking longer to contract. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Common: This depends upon the amount of the drop that was absorbed, and the internal biochemical neutralizing that the eye accomplishes.  Wait 12-24 hours to see the final result which almost certainly will be fine.

Question 7

why does my generic (adderall)(amphetamine salts) make my eyes red, glazed, an dilated i take 20 mg at 6 in the morning an another 20 mg at noon?

Accepted Answer

Side effect: This medication is related to adrenaline or epinephrine and also indirectly increases the presence of circulating  adrenaline.  The effects that you describe in your eyes are related to circulating adrenaline.

Question 8

is there a way i can stop my pupils from dilating when i take adderall? seems i might have early onset glaucoma symptoms. adderall increases eye pressure because it dilates the pupils. anyway to stop this side effect of this medication ?

Accepted Answer

: There seems to be some misunderstanding. Dilated pupils does not cause elevated eye pressure in most individuals. If you have anatomically narrow angles, a potentially glaucoma inducing situation, then dilating the pupil may elevate the eye pressure. At 19 this is unlikely unless you are extremely farsighted. Your ophthalmologist can evaluate and treat narrow angles.

Question 9

how long will it take my pupil to go back to normal size after vitrectomy w/gas bubble insertion? my eye still looks dilated one week post op.

Accepted Answer

Depends on meds: Your surgeon likely used a postoperative mydriatic/cycloplegic agent that keeps your pupil dilated &amp; you ciliary muscle relaxed, both to ease postoperative pain. Occasionally, if laser endophotocoagulation is used during the vitrectomy, there is an infrequent occurence of residual mydriasis (iridoplegia) from laser damage of the short ciliary nerves. Most cases: dilation may last few weeks.

Question 10

how can you make your eyes dilate?

Accepted Answer

Put drops in: Or get really scared/aroused- the "fight or flight" reaction causes pupils to dilate.

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How long does it take for dialation drops to wear off? i had my eyes dialated atound 11 am and its 4:30 pm now and my new contacts are blurry

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14-yr-old son. had eye exam today, drops were given. one eye dilated much more than the other, and is taking longer to contract. is this normal?

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Why does my generic (adderall)(amphetamine salts) make my eyes red, glazed, an dilated i take 20 mg at 6 in the morning an another 20 mg at noon?

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Is there a way i can stop my pupils from dilating when i take adderall? seems i might have early onset glaucoma symptoms. adderall increases eye pressure because it dilates the pupils. anyway to stop this side effect of this medication ?

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How long will it take my pupil to go back to normal size after vitrectomy w/gas bubble insertion? my eye still looks dilated one week post op.

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