This is so the optician can examine the back of my eyes so, I would like to know can I drive my car after this procedure? Please does anyone know? Thank you.
2006-11-08 21:44:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Thank you for all your answers and helpful advice. I was able to drive home without any difficulty.
2006-11-09 02:46:55 · update #1
I'd say no. As the drops dilate your pupils, it will leave you unable to focus properly on any objects. You won't be able to see properly after the procedure until the effect of the drops has worn off, everything will be really really blurry.
However, depending on how long the drops take to wear off, you may be able to drive after a couple of hours. So if you can go to a cafe for a drink, or do some easy shopping or something to pass the time until then, you may be able to drive.
Ring your optician and ask their advice, they will be able to tell you how long the drops take to wear off.
2006-11-08 22:36:56 · answer #1 · answered by junkmonkey1983 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Immediately after fundus of eye is examined with dilated pupils the eye specialist also puts drops of Pilocarpine to constrict pupils. One hour after retinal examination you should be able to drive a car. Some people need more time because of delayed response. Yor doctor can be specific.
2006-11-09 06:20:03 · answer #2 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My partner gets this done every year because he has diabetes. He cannot drive for a few hours after this. Sometimes it clears quicker than others but you cannot drive straight after it and the optician should have told you this.
2006-11-09 06:11:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can drive, you will definitely need very dark sun glasses until the dilatation resolves itself.
The doctors office also has reversal drops they can put in your eyes so the dilation will not last as long.
2006-11-09 08:03:38 · answer #4 · answered by askmenicely1961 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as your pupils have recovered back to normal....otherwise your reaction times will be affected. Ask the optician to be safe.
2006-11-09 05:48:04 · answer #5 · answered by heleneaustin 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I used to work in a hospital and people who had this done were always asked to have someone with them to take them home afterwards. The effects didn't wear off for quite a while.
2006-11-09 05:52:10 · answer #6 · answered by katy1pm 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ring the optician and get proper advice!
I would think you would have to wait a while before driving.
2006-11-09 05:48:40 · answer #7 · answered by Mrs Fun Stuff 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I had this done many times as a child. I remember my vision changing dramatically when they did it....like looking throught the wrong end of binoculars....everything went far away.
2006-11-09 05:47:56 · answer #8 · answered by medium_of_dance 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Light sensitivity is the problem. I have driven in dark glasses after dilation, but I do not recommend it.
2006-11-09 06:22:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It usually takes about 30-45 minutes if your using cyclopentolate drops unless your using atropine drops which last longer you should have no problem. Hope i helped
2006-11-09 05:47:18 · answer #10 · answered by eternal_soldierz 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋