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How much time do dilated pupils last ?
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Varies: on the type of drops used for dilation. If this was an in office dilation for an exam, the standard drops dilate the pupils anywhere between 4-8 hours. However sometimes it can last up to 24 hours.
Answered 9/2/2020
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