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Why won't my eyes un-dilate after being at the eye doctor?
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Dilation: the length of time that you remain dilated after an eye exam can be related both to the strength of the dilating drops being used and your iris color. There are some dilating drops that can have an effect for as long as two weeks although these are not typically used for routine exam. A usual length of time that eyes can remain dilated is often 4 to 8 hours.
Answered 4/4/2015
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