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Is there any risk of having your pupils dilated too often (with dilating drops) in a short time period?
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Not that I am aware: Drops that dilate your eyes are a class of mydiatics. They are sympathetic stimulating drugs that act locally. I am unaware that recurrent applications are necessarily harmful. I suppose there may be a risk for acute glaucoma in the right person.
Answered 1/21/2016
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