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How long will tetracaine dilate a pupil?
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It should not dilate: Tetracaine is an ester local anesthetic that is commonly used to numb the eye. Tetracaine usually does not cause pupillary dilation. Tetracaine is quickly eliminated and should not last for more than an hour.
Answered 8/27/2013
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