Question 1

how much time will my eyes stay dialated?

Accepted Answer

4-6 hours: The dilation drops typically used for eye exams last 4-6 hours but can last 24 hours or more in some cases.

Question 2

how much time should my eyes stay dialated?

Accepted Answer

May be several days: I assume you mean after a dilated eye exam. In most case the eye will constrict normally within 4-6 hours and certainly overnight. Hoever for certain individuals with light blue irises or lightly pigmented irises it may take longer up to 2-3 days. It aso depends on the dilating drops used. Some are stronger but needed for adequate retinal exam.

Question 3

please let me know what is the condition that causes ones eyes to be dilated most of the time..?

Accepted Answer

Pupil size: Varies from person to person and gets smaller as one ages.  Some people have naturally large pupils.

Question 4

had eyes dilated for exam. why do my pupils still stay so big for such a long time afterwards- even after my vision returns to normal?

Accepted Answer

Half Life: The medications used to dilate the pupils may linger in your system and the pupils can stay dilated longer even though your vision is relatively improved as your body gets accustomed to the amount of light entering with dilated pupils.

Question 5

why would a 15 year old girl's eyes look dilated all the time?

Accepted Answer

Dilated pupils: The most common reason for dilated pupils is drug use. There are certain drugs that cause the pupils to dilate, and many of these are abused by teens. Alternatively, it's becoming more popular in teen girls to use actual dilating drops in their eyes, as wide pupils are considered attractive to many of the girls and they do it to bring attention to their eyes. Have seen more abuse of these drops.

Question 6

my eyes dilate all the time. why? even when i wear glasses. when i focus on a light it goes to small to &  then back to small?  could it be anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Large Pupils: Some people have larger pupils in average to dim light, and as long as they are both the same, no problem! FYI some drugs cause dilated pupils - cocaine and methamphetamine in particular.

Question 7

hello, my eyes were dilated this morning for an exam. is it normal for one pulpil to be bigger than the other eye ? do they have to heal at the same time ?

Accepted Answer

: It would not be unusual for the dilating drops to last a little bit longer in one eye then in the other. If after a day or two the pupils are still different sizes, you should return to see your doctor. Good luck.

Question 8

i had my eyes dilated for an eye exam. i was not completely satisfied with this eye dr. i want to go a different ophthalmologist. do i need to wait for a certain amount of time before having my eyes dilated for a second time? if so, how long to wait?

Accepted Answer

: There is no limitation on how often your eyes can be dilated, and there is no length of time that you have to wait before being dilated.

Question 9

why are my eyes still dilated? had a lasik consult 24 hours ago. can't focus eyes to read and having light sensitivity. first time this has happened.

Accepted Answer

It will pass: The medication your doctor used to dilate your eyes can last many hours especially if you are unusually sensitive to uts effects. Wear dark glasses and avoid direct sunlight till your eyes go back to normal. If you're still having trouble tomorrow, call your doctor.

Question 10

is it safe to get my eyes dilated at eye doctor, three times just weeks apart?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No problem with that at all. Don't worry.

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Had eyes dilated for exam. why do my pupils still stay so big for such a long time afterwards- even after my vision returns to normal?

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Why would a 15 year old girl's eyes look dilated all the time?

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My eyes dilate all the time. why? even when i wear glasses. when i focus on a light it goes to small to & then back to small? could it be anxiety?

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Hello, my eyes were dilated this morning for an exam. is it normal for one pulpil to be bigger than the other eye ? do they have to heal at the same time ?

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I had my eyes dilated for an eye exam. i was not completely satisfied with this eye dr. i want to go a different ophthalmologist. do i need to wait for a certain amount of time before having my eyes dilated for a second time? if so, how long to wait?

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Why are my eyes still dilated? had a lasik consult 24 hours ago. can't focus eyes to read and having light sensitivity. first time this has happened.

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Is it safe to get my eyes dilated at eye doctor, three times just weeks apart?

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