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I had my eyes dilated for an eye exam. i was not completely satisfied with this eye dr. i want to go a different ophthalmologist. do i need to wait for a certain amount of time before having my eyes dilated for a second time? if so, how long to wait?
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There is no limitation on how often your eyes can be dilated, and there is no length of time that you have to wait before being dilated.
Answered 9/6/2022
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