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How long does it take for eyes to go back to normal after eye exam dilation?

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Varies: The effects of dilation typically lasts a few hours depending on the specific drops that were used to dilate your eyes. There are some drops that take longer to wear off.

Answered 3/8/2019

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Depends: On what drop what used. But generally several hours.

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Answered 11/11/2019

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How long does it take for eye dilation drops to wear off and normal vision to return?

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Pupils dilated 5 hours ago. 1% kind. Left eye is still dilated and the right is normal. 2nd day getting dilation 1st day both went back to norm fast.

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Is iris and pupil normal? My pupil is slowing returning back to normal after surgery dilation (Vitrectomy & Scleral buckle) but pupil not symmetrical in circumference. Same eye more more iris shown on lateral side than medial side. 2 weeks post op?

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A member asked:

PLEASE HELP: I went to the eye doctor yesterday and they gave me the eye drops that dilate your pupils. They both constricted and went back to normal over a few hours. I just woke up this morning and now one pupil is bigger than the other?

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Hello, my eyes were dilated this morning for an exam. Is it normal for one pulpil to be bigger than the other eye ? Do they have to heal at the same time ?

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