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How long dilated pupils last?

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lancslass17 · 05/10/2021 19:22

Went to orthoptist this morning with Ds had drops to dilate pupils, they are still dilated 10 hours later is this normal?

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PullingAtTeeth · 05/10/2021 19:29

My sons usually stay dilated all that day and still
Somewhat dilated the following day unfortunately. Takes ages to return to normal!

Rodders92 · 05/10/2021 20:24

If they have used cyclopentolate it can take 24 hours to completely wear off

underneaththeash · 05/10/2021 22:23

Yes, especially with blue eyes, can still be dilated a day or so later.

mineofuselessinformation · 05/10/2021 22:28

That's normal. I used to take sunglasses for DC2 to wear to make sure they were comfortable. It usually wore off by the next morning, but as PP have said, it can take a while.

lancslass17 · 05/10/2021 23:09

Thanks all

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