Category: Optometry

Did you know that a child's strong focusing ability can often mask their true refractive error during an eye exam?. This is a key reason why an optometrist uses cyclopentolate, a powerful cycloplegic medication that temporarily paralyzes the eye's focusing muscles to ensure an accurate prescription.

For most adults, the visual effects of standard eye dilation drops typically wear off within 4 to 6 hours, though it can last up to 24 hours or longer in some cases. The duration of how long until eye dilation drops wear off depends on a number of factors, including the type of medication, eye color, and age. This guide explains everything you need to know about the recovery process.