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Had a lcorneal ulcer, iused triple antibioticdrops & atropine. it healed in 3 days but my pupil is still dilated. how long for atropine to wear off?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Depends: Atropine, known as Bella Donna because it dilated the pupils, will be metabolized by your body. Depends on how much you used.

Answered 11/26/2015

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