I am 35 had my eyes dilated yesterday. 26 hours later still dilated. Anyone expe!
Question: No need to panic... There are different dilating agents used and everyone responds slightly differently to the meds. Routine dilation is usually performed with a mild drop, however, even these can last a long time ( 24-48 hrs) on rare occasions. As long as you are comfortable there probably isn't a problem. If you start to experience a brow ache, nausea, or steamy vision call your doc right away. Depending on what drop they used, I bet things are better tomorrow.
Answers: No need to panic... There are different dilating agents used and everyone responds slightly differently to the meds. Routine dilation is usually performed with a mild drop, however, even these can last a long time ( 24-48 hrs) on rare occasions. As long as you are comfortable there probably isn't a problem. If you start to experience a brow ache, nausea, or steamy vision call your doc right away. Depending on what drop they used, I bet things are better tomorrow.
No I never had that happen, mine usually wear off in a few hours.
Some people take a long time to return to normal. I am that way also, it lasts me for at least 24 hours, and I get terrific headaches from it.
But it will go back to normal...eventually.
Perhaps a call to the Doc would be in order though if it isn't back to normal by tomorrow morning.
Yes, this is normal I had my eyes dilated a few months ago, on the third day I went back to optician and he said it was fine some people take a week for there pupils to return to normal. (which I was one of those people) so no worries they will become normal again you just need to wait it out. : ))
As mentioned previously people recover at different rates from dilation. 26 hours seems a bit much, and unfortunately it may be due to using a stronger concentration of the dilating drop along with a second drop to speed things along. It is usually because their training instilled the habit of using the drops in those strengths and doses. Rarely as part of a routine examination are higher concentrations or a second type of drop needed, but old habits are hard to break in some eye doctors' offices. No harm should come to you, and this too will pass. If, while the pupil is dilated, any pain develops other than your slight sensitivity to light, then you should contact the doctor's office.