After dilating the pupils, there will be a certain degree of blurred vision and the eyes are severely photophobic, so swimming is generally not recommended.
Pupil dilation: Atropine and other M-blocker drugs are used to paralyze the ciliary muscle of the eye so that it loses its ability to regulate the thickness of the lens, thus making the eye examination results more accurate and relieving visual fatigue.
Some degree of blurred vision and a strong sense of photophobia usually occurs after dilating the pupils. Swimming at this time may cause disorientation, eye soreness and other discomforts, so swimming after dilation is generally not recommended.
In addition, after dilating the pupils, patients need to pay attention to avoid bright light stimulation, avoid watching cell phones, TV and other close eye use, pay attention to personal protection, avoid falling due to blurred vision, and so on. Glaucoma patients are forbidden to dilate the pupil, age > 40 generally do not dilate the pupil, pay attention to the operation under the guidance of specialized physicians.