Dilated pupils are otherwise called mydriasis. In this condition, pupils are larger than the normal size. It is caused due to injury, psychological factors, and certain medications. The dilated pupils are unequal in size, and it can occur as a sign of a serious medical condition affecting the brain. It is treated using a low dose of Pilocarpine drops, and surgery is done in severe cases.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After blunt trauma, pupil constrictor muscles may be damaged and that causes permanently dilated pupil called traumatic mydriasis.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After the cataract surgery, pupil may remain dilated due to surgical trauma to constrictor pupillae muscle or iris is damaged and becomes atrophic.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thankfully only one eye was affected and I hope your other eye is intact and fully functional.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Did you use any drops? Or any trauma?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no time limit for dilation. The doctor would have called your daughter to do a post-dilation test. In which case, no further dilation is needed.
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