Question 1

for how long should your pupil stay dilated after going to the eye doctor?

Accepted Answer

See below: The typical dilation drops used in the office for examination last for several hours after (longer in lighter-eyed individuals). Other therapeutic dilation drops that are prescribed can last days or weeks.

Question 2

why does your pupil dilate?

Accepted Answer

Pupil: Because a part of the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic) , when stimulated, will caused two sets of muscles in your iris to change the diameter of the whole in the center (the pupil).

Question 3

had pupils dilated for exam today and noticed rainbow halos around lights afterward. still seeing halos though no longer rainbow. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You dilated eye can not focus well at the distance.  The dilation will last up to  4-6 hours.  If the dilating drop was a long acting it may last 24-48 hours.  The halo will go away after dilation.  If it will persist please call your eye doc.

Question 4

how long does the pupil stay dilated with cyclopetolate eye drops?

Accepted Answer

Several hours: Up to 5 or 6 hours or more for susceptible people.

Question 5

dilated pupil for 2 weeks. why?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Have you put any medicated drops in your eyes, or have you taken any medicines or other substances?  If not, you need to talk to your doctor.

Question 6

how long will  tetracaine dilate a pupil?

Accepted Answer

It should not dilate: Tetracaine is an ester local anesthetic that is commonly used to numb the eye.  Tetracaine usually does not cause pupillary dilation.  Tetracaine is quickly eliminated and should not last for more than an hour.

Question 7

can pupils stay dilated permanently with atropine?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: The effects of Atropine usually wear off after several hours. It is unusual for pupils to be permanently dilated. However, if you have had surgery as you have indicated, that may affect the way that the pupils respond or the duration of response to atropine.

Question 8

i have horners syndrome. how do they dilate pupils?

Accepted Answer

Horner's: We have meds that dilate the pupil but you have damage to the sympathetic nerve that they work on either centrally, congentially or peripherally. It is best to fix the cause if you can.

Question 9

how lonv will my pupils stay dilated after glaucoma test?

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 10

my pupils are still dilated. how can i get them back to normal?

Accepted Answer

Dilated pupils: If the dilation is from drops during an exam they usually return to normal by the next day. However they can stay dilated a day or two in some cases. Usually nothing is done to reverse the situation.

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