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How Long Does Pupillary Dilation By Atropine Last?
Brief Answer:
Variable
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
The pupillary dilatation by atropine can last from one day to one week.
There used to be a product called Rev Eyes which could reverse the pupillary dilatation earlier, but it is not available now.
Pilocarpine drops which is normally used to treat glaucoma produces a pupillary constriction opposing the effect of atropine.
You can lessen the discomfort of dilated pupils by wearing dark glasses.
Variable
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
The pupillary dilatation by atropine can last from one day to one week.
There used to be a product called Rev Eyes which could reverse the pupillary dilatation earlier, but it is not available now.
Pilocarpine drops which is normally used to treat glaucoma produces a pupillary constriction opposing the effect of atropine.
You can lessen the discomfort of dilated pupils by wearing dark glasses.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
only 1 dose could cause dilated pupils one day - one week?
Brief Answer:
Usually one or two days, but varies
Detailed Answer:
It's variable widely. Hope your dilated pupils will last only one day.
Usually one or two days, but varies
Detailed Answer:
It's variable widely. Hope your dilated pupils will last only one day.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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