Children’s vision does not usually decrease significantly when retested 21 days after dilating the pupils. If a child’s vision decreases significantly, it may be due to the child’s pupil size has not been restored or induced glaucoma, etc. The patient can follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication, surgical treatment, etc. to treat and alleviate eye discomfort.
Children using atropine eye drops or atropine eye ointment to dilate the pupil, usually about 21 days after stopping the drug, the pupil can return to normal size. However, due to individual differences, some children may take longer to metabolize the drug because the pupils still have not returned to normal size and the patient may experience vision loss. Usually no special treatment is needed, and the vision can be gradually relieved.
Pupil dilation after the use of dilating drugs may induce glaucoma, which may also lead to vision loss. Patients can follow the doctor’s instructions to use mannitol, vinpocetine tablets, trichostatin nitrate eye drops and other medications to reduce intraocular pressure. If the effect of drug treatment is not good, patients can be treated by surgery, such as trabeculectomy.
It is recommended that patients with significant loss of vision after dilated pupils should consult a doctor promptly to assess their condition and follow the doctor’s instructions.