When Do Eye Drops Wear off?
Once Your Doctor Puts in the Dilating Drops, It Takes About 20–30 Minutes for Your Pupils to Fully Open, or Dilate. After Your Eyes Are Fully Dilated, the...
Once your doctor puts in the dilating drops, it takes about 20–30 minutes for your pupils to fully open, or dilate. After your eyes are fully dilated, the effects will last for four to six hours for most people. Some people feel the effects of dilating drops for longer, including people with lighter color eyes.
How long do eye drops take to wear off?
Most people can expect eye dilation to last somewhere between 4 and 24 hours. Generally, the effects last the longest in people with lighter colored eyes and in children who require stronger doses of eye dilation drops. People who are concerned about the effects of eye dilation should speak with their eye doctor.
How do you get rid of dilated eyes?
- Having a loved one drive you home after your appointment.
- Wearing sunglasses if you spend any time outside and on the ride home.
- Limiting your time in the sun as much as possible.
- Wearing blue-light protection glasses when looking at digital screens.
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