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How long should eyes stay dilated for after the eye doctor?
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3 hours: Usually takes about three hours for the eyes to return to normal after being dilated.
Answered 3/5/2013
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One hour: Most patients only remain dilated for about an hour. Everyone has a variable response. Rarely patients can remain dilated for several hours.
Answered 3/20/2018
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