Question 1

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 2

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 3

how much time do my pupils stay dilated after my eye exam?

Accepted Answer

Several hours: It really depends on the drops used at your doctors office. The standard drops used can keep pupils dilated between 4-6 hours. However, in some patients the drops can keep the pupils dilated for up to 24 hours.

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

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 6

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 7

what drugs cause your pupils to dilate?

Accepted Answer

Dilation: Many drugs can cause pupil dilation.  Some include cocaine, amphetamines, and MDMA.  Additionally, some non-illicit/ recreational medications such as anticholinergics and antidepressents can cause dilation.

Question 8

please help! what happens when your pupils dilate?

Accepted Answer

Dilation: occurs because of contraction of  radial muscle, (controlled by  sympathetic nervous system).

Question 9

please answer! what would cause your pupils to not dilate?

Accepted Answer

Pupils dilate and: constrict under control of cranial nerve 2 and 3.  2nd senses light and 3d adjusts pupil to control light input. No dilation = deficit in one or the other or a medication in the eye has poisoned muscle function. Would be very unlikely to inadvertently notice that both pupils do not dilate. Close eyes in bright room then open while friend observes.  If they constrict they must have been dilated.

Question 10

why do the pupils dilate when taking hallucinogenic drugs?

Accepted Answer

Pupils dilate: Good question for wikipedia.

Depends on the drug as many things make them dilate but by different mechanisms.

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