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How Long Does Pupillary Dilation By Atropine Last?

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Posted on Wed, 22 Apr 2015
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Question : how long will my eyes stay dialated from atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution usp, percent, is there anything i can do to make them subside until gone?
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (25 minutes later)
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.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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only 1 dose could cause dilated pupils one day - one week?
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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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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.