Medically reviewed by Andrew Greenberg, MD Key Takeaways Eye dilation usually lasts four to six hours, but it can last longer depending on various factors.Light-colored eyes may stay dilated longer ...

A novel ophthalmic spray containing 1% tropicamide and 2.5% phenylephrine was noninferior to traditional eye drops for producing changes in the maximum pupil diameter and percentage of pupillary ...

Diabetic eye disease is the leading cause of blindness among people ages 40 to 60. The longer you have diabetes, the greater your likelihood of developing vision problems increases. Keeping blood ...

The National Eye Institute recommends yearly eye-dilation exams for people 60 and older and anyone with diabetes. Yes, it's an inconvenience to be dilated, but the benefits outweigh any negatives.

A routine (or comprehensive) exam uses a wide range of tests and procedures to evaluate your vision and the health of your eyes. Diagnostic tests are usually performed by a technician. These test ...

At my job, I'm going to be working with a new laser soon, and as such, I have to pass some certifications to become a laser operator. One of the requirements is that I take an eye exam to determine if ...

One-third of diabetic adults in the U.S. do not receive annual eye exams. Additionally, lack of pupillary dilation before exams is associated with ungradable, or insufficient exams. In September 2022, ...

Last month, I attended a conference for physicians presented by Dr. Jesse Berry, an associate professor of ophthalmology at USC and the director of the Ocular Oncology and the Retinoblastoma Programs ...

Researchers at the University of California (UC) San Diego School of Medicine say that with further developments measuring how quickly a person’s pupil dilates while they are taking cognitive tests ...

Well... went to the eye doctor today for the first time in my life... had a skin tag removed that was close to my eye lid. So, of course, the doctor gave me a checkup ...

From a scientific perspective, it may sound a bit too fanciful to call our eyes “windows to the soul.” But research suggests that looking into them can, quite literally, offer a peep into a person’s ...