Dilated pupils (mydriasis or fixed pupils) are when your eyes' pupils, which let light into your eyes, become wider. This can ...

Experts disagree on who needs it and when. Here’s what the evidence suggests. By Michelle Crouch Perhaps the most unpleasant part of an eye exam is when the doctor squeezes in the dreaded drops to ...

On the other hand, Dr. William Barlow of the University of Utah's Moran Eye Center notes, "Dilation isn't always required. In fact, if you are seeing your eye doctor solely to get a prescription, ...

Eye dilation usually lasts four to six hours, but it can last longer depending on various factors. Light-colored eyes may stay dilated longer after an exam. After an eye exam, you may receive special ...

A trip to the eye doctor. It’s not always a favorite activity, and on top of that, one sometimes has to endure the annoyance of dilation. It lengthens the time in the doctor’s office, it makes the ...