A member asked:

I had a dilated eye exam 2 hours ago. can i go to the gym to play basketball? or do i need to stay home and rest my eyes?

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Go play: Play and have fun. Your vision may be slightly blurry, but not enough to be dangerous or ruin your fun. In a few more hours, they will be back to normal.

Answered 12/18/2017

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Dr. Colin McCannel answered

Specializes in Retinal Surgery

Play - OK: Dilation of the pupils commonly causes blurring of vision. As long as you can see well enough to play basketball following with dilation of your pupils, go ahead.

Answered 9/25/2013

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Play ball: There is no restriction on physical activity with dilating drops. Go for it.

Answered 10/13/2016

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